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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. In what German city was the Prussian Academy of Sciences located?
(a) Dresden.
(b) Hamburg.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Bremen.

2. What is the silently accepted motto of people having no civil courage?
(a) "What's the use?"
(b) "War in inevitable."
(c) "Leave it alone and don't speak of it."
(d) "It will be worked out somehow."

3. What elevates a man and enriches his nature, in Einstein's opinion?
(a) giving his life for his country.
(b) writing books that help others.
(c) the urge to understand, intellectual work, creative or receptive
(d) helping others less fortunate than he.

4. On what date did Einstein write to The Prussian Academy of Sciences telling them why he would not put in a "good word" on the part of the German people?
(a) April 12, 1933.
(b) April 11, 1933.
(c) April 13, 1933.
(d) April 10, 1933.

5. What does Judaism insist on concerning all living things, especially humans, according to Einstein?
(a) compassion.
(b) solidarity.
(c) joy.
(d) hope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Jewish God according to Einstein?

2. What did Einstein think should be done with patriotic women?

3. How did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?

4. What in Jewish tradition finds splendid expression in many of the Psalms according to Einstein?

5. How does Einstein view ease and happiness?

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