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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Einstein addressed the Jews of Hungary on behalf of whom?
(a) Pamela Bolgar.
(b) Keren Hajessod.
(c) Rachel Moldau.
(d) Sarah Smetana.

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

4. 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 would fear them.
(c) because he had belonged to the Academy for a long time.
(d) because he didn't want to be thrown out of the Academy.

5. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
(a) Hugo
(b) Balzac
(c) Zola
(d) Baudelaire

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

7. When is a protest against injustice and violence more valuable?
(a) when one's family is endangered by the injustice.
(b) when one is personally touched by the injustice.
(c) when prompted by intense personal involvement.
(d) when prompted by an impartial sense of humanity and justice.

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

9. When did the Prussian Academy take cognizance of Einstein's resignation?
(a) in it's plenary session of April 2, 1933.
(b) in its plenary session of March 18, 1933.
(c) in its plenary session of March 29, 1933.
(d) in its plenary session of March 30, 1933.

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

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

12. At the beginning of Part III Einstein compared the psychic distemper of a society with what?
(a) an inner revolution.
(b) a rabid dog.
(c) the psychic distemper of an individual.
(d) a rapidly-spreading epidemic.

13. Who was the Secretary of the Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) Dr. Erhardt Birn.
(b) Dr. Ernst Heymann.
(c) Dr. Eckhardt Lehmann.
(d) Dr. Heinrich Edelmann.

14. What kind of religion is Judaism not according to Einstein?
(a) transcendental.
(b) strict.
(c) practical.
(d) nihilistic.

15. Which country did Einstein use as an example for the Jews to follow in the construction of Palestine?
(a) England.
(b) France.
(c) Switzerland.
(d) America.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What did the O.R.T. society do try to do for the Jewish people?

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

5. Why did the Bavarian Academy of Sciences say that Einstein's resignation from the Prussian Academy would affect his relations with their Academy?

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