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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "The Jews".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two things did Einstein emphasize to Jewish youth were important for the destiny of the Jews?
(a) sticking together and helping each other.
(b) obeying one's parents and the rabbi.
(c) being ambitious and working hard.
(d) being faithful to the Torah and to the Talmud.

2. Why are some self-professed pacifists not to be relied on in time of war according to Einstein?
(a) lack of courage.
(b) fear of punishment.
(c) They lie.
(d) patriotic feelings.

3. What is it that gives the only meaning to the life of an individual?
(a) how successful the individual is.
(b) how that individual relates to his race.
(c) that individual's relationship with God.
(d) how he aids in making others' lives nobler and more beautiful.

4. What kind of society did Einstein declare the Jews were not trying to create in Palestine?
(a) a restrictive society.
(b) a capitalistic society.
(c) a political society.
(d) a religious society.

5. What was one of the most important aims of the Zionist organization?
(a) establish the Jews as the chosen people.
(b) establish a Jewish university in Jerusalem.
(c) establish a Jewish nattional symphone orchestra.
(d) have the new Palestine become famous for progress.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Torah and Talmud to Einstein?

2. What was the date Einstein wrote his Manifesto about only staying in a country with political liberty, toleration and equality of citizens existed?

3. What was the problem forced on Einstein's Berlin surgeon friend out of the necessities of his practice?

4. What was Einstein in favor of abolishing?

5. Who did Einstein call "our leader" and praise for his zeal and circumspection?

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