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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. Why was the Prussian Academy of Sciences particularly upset at Einstein's statements?
(a) They were lies in the opinion of the Academy.
(b) They were statements from a man of world-wide reputation.
(c) They were the truth.
(d) They revealed Germany for what it was.

2. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences accuse Einstein of?
(a) writing derogatory newspaper articles about the Academy.
(b) not disclosing recent scientific discoveries to the Academy.
(c) atrocity-mongering in America and France.
(d) not writing the required scientific treatises.

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

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

5. What is the Jewish God according to Einstein?
(a) Abraham's and all Jews' father.
(b) a mighty and fearful power.
(c) A God made in man's likeness.
(d) a negation of superstition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dr. Solf was the pillar of what college?

2. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?

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

4. What is another thing people who view Jews as irreconcilable foes are known for?

5. 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?

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