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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date did Einstein write an answer to the Prussian Academy's statement against him?
(a) April 5, 1934.
(b) April 15, 1933.
(c) April 5, 1933.
(d) April 12, 1933.

2. What is the function of the Torah in Judaism?
(a) It lays down the laws for Jews.
(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 is so sacred it may only be read by rabbis.

3. The pure doctrine of Judaism is obscured by what according to Einstein?
(a) by a feeling pessimism and unbelief.
(b) by not following the laws of the Torah.
(c) by not heeding the teaching of the rabbis.
(d) by too much worship of the letter.

4. What was another reason Einstein gave for not associating himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) that he still felt loyalty to Germany.
(b) that he was a Jew.
(c) that he wasn't a French citizen.
(d) that he didn't like manifestos.

5. What famous French legal case did Einstein use to illustrate his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) the Monsieur Harlecoute case.
(b) the Devil's Island case.
(c) the Dreyfus case.
(d) the Marie Antoinette case.

6. What is one thing people who view Jews as irreconcilable foes are known for?
(a) their apathy.
(b) their cowardice.
(c) their rage against the ideals of reason and individual liberty.
(d) their fear of anyone different.

7. What was one reason Einstein didn't associate himself with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) that he wasn't a French citizen.
(b) that he was apolitical.
(c) that he would be leaving for America immediately.
(d) that he was still a German citizen.

8. 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 10, 1933.
(b) April 11, 1933.
(c) April 13, 1933.
(d) April 12, 1933.

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

10. What reason did Einstein give for resigning from The Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) He wasn't treated with enough civility.
(b) He was a Jew.
(c) He was immigrating to America.
(d) He didn't want to support the destruction of German culture.

11. When was the declaration of the Prussian Academy of Sciences against Einstein written?
(a) April 1, 1933.
(b) April 1, 1931.
(c) April 1, 1934.
(d) April 1, 1932.

12. In what German city was the Bavarian Academy of Sciences located?
(a) Moosburg.
(b) Munich.
(c) Stuttgart.
(d) Garmish-Partenkirchen.

13. What kind of society did Einstein declare the Jews were not trying to create in Palestine?
(a) a political society.
(b) a capitalistic society.
(c) a restrictive society.
(d) a religious society.

14. What did the best of the Prophets and Jesus do according to Einstein?
(a) demonstrated material wealth.
(b) served God; served the living.
(c) were totally ethical.
(d) prophesied.

15. What kind of spirit should Jewish youth cultivate in Einstein's opinion?
(a) the spirit of adventure.
(b) the religious spirit.
(c) the spirit of communal living.
(d) the international spirit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a feature of the Jewish tradition which makes Einstein thank his stars he belongs to it?

2. What did Einstein want the Prussian Academy of Sciences to do with his written statement?

3. What Jew had great aims for Palestine and Zionism according to Einstein?

4. The establishment of satisfactory relations between Jews and Arabs was whose responsibility?

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

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