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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. How many years did Einstein say in his Addresses on the Reconstruction of Palestine had passed since he had last made an address on the Zionist cause?
(a) 9 years.
(b) 10 years.
(c) 8 years.
(d) 12 years.

2. Why had the Prussian Academy of Sciences confidently expected Einstein to defend Germany?
(a) because he would put his scientific connections first.
(b) because he had belonged to the Academy for a long time.
(c) because he would fear them.
(d) because he didn't want to be thrown out of the Academy.

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

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

5. Who, in this materialistic world, are the most profoundly religious people according to Einstein?
(a) serious scientific workers.
(b) philanthropists.
(c) welfare workers.
(d) priests and ministers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Irish writer did Einstein esteem for his subtle humor and knowledge of human nature?

2. What has the task in Palestine given the Jewish people according to Einstein?

3. Which country did Einstein use as an example for the Jews to follow in the construction of Palestine?

4. According to Einstein what is the supreme value to which all other values are subordinate?

5. According to Einstein what function did the Commission totally abandon?

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