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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 is the function of the Torah in Judaism?
(a) It is so sacred it may only be read by rabbis.
(b) It is a symbol of the solidarity of the Jewish people.
(c) It explains why the Jewish people are God's chosen people.
(d) It lays down the laws for Jews.

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

3. What comment did Einstein make about the letter from von Ficker of the Prussian academy to him?
(a) the letter was a complete surprise to him.
(b) the letter made him extremely angry,
(c) the letter showed him how right he had been to resign.
(d) the letter made saddened him.

4. What was the official date of Einstein's resignation from the Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) March 28, 1933.
(b) March 8, 1933.
(c) March 30, 1933.
(d) March 27, 1933.

5. Einstein wrote an article in honor of which birthday of Arnold Berliner's ?
(a) the seventieth
(b) the sixtieth
(c) the ninetieth
(d) the eightieth

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Einstein's political ideal?

2. What accusation by the Prussian Academy of Sciences did Einstein feel was slanderous?

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

4. What did Einstein feel had to be gradually abolished as the political organization of Europe was strengthened?

5. To which famous psychologist did Einstein write?

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