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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 did Einstein view property, outward success and luxury?
(a) as necessary for everyone.
(b) as goals to be attained.
(c) as contemptible.
(d) as desirable.

2. What has the task in Palestine given the Jewish people according to Einstein?
(a) solidarity and optimism.
(b) hope and peace of mind.
(c) employment and inspiration.
(d) faith in Judaism and in life.

3. What pact condemned war but left the individuals of each country to the mercy of the war machine?
(a) the Geneva Pact
(b) the Warsaw Pact.
(c) the Peace Pact.
(d) the Kellogg Pact

4. What were the names of the two secretaries of the Prussian Academy of Sciences who signed the Academy's answer to Einstein?
(a) H. von Pueschner and E. Heidegger.
(b) H. von Ficker and E. Heymann.
(c) F. von Edelmann and E. Heinemann.
(d) H. von Hofsmannsthal and E. Lessing.

5. What had the Prussian Academy of Sciences wanted Einstein to do?
(a) give the Academy credit for his scientific research.
(b) write a newspaper article defending Germany's position.
(c) denounce America and France.
(d) put in a good word for the German people.

Short Answer Questions

1. What philosopher said: "a man can do as he will, but not will as he will" , a saying which inspired Einstein from his youth up?

2. In what German city was the Prussian Academy of Sciences located?

3. When was the declaration of the Prussian Academy of Sciences against Einstein written?

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

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

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