View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accusation by the Prussian Academy of Sciences did Einstein feel was slanderous?
(a) that he had taken part in atrocity-mongering against Germany.
(b) that wrote bogus scientific papers.
(c) that he was a snob and an elitist.
(d) that he was disloyal to the future of Science.

2. The demands of what form of societal system were for the most part first raised by the Jews, according to Einstein?
(a) Democracy.
(b) Capitalism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Anarchy.

3. What did the German scientific academies do that Einstein deplored?
(a) wrote too many scientific treatises.
(b) were too bureaucratic.
(c) stood by while German savants etc. were deprived of work.
(d) were too social.

4. What does Judaism insist on concerning all living things, especially humans, according to Einstein?
(a) compassion.
(b) joy.
(c) solidarity.
(d) hope.

5. In Einstein's opinion what is the Jewish outlook in the philosophical sense?
(a) Philosophically speaking there is no specific Jewish outlook.
(b) The Jewish outlook, philosophically speaking, is pessimistic.
(c) The Jewish outlook is one of pre-determination.
(d) The Jewish outlook is one of optimism.

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

7. What had he not wanted done with the written document he gave the International League for combating anti-Semitism?
(a) He had not wanted his name put on it.
(b) He had not wanted it used for hate-mongering.
(c) He had not wanted it used to enlist support.
(d) He had not wanted it given to the Press.

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

9. What is the function of the Talmud?
(a) The Talmud interpretes the Torah.
(b) The Talmud is a collection of Jewish parables.
(c) The Talmud describes the persecution of Jews.
(d) The Talmud describes the wanderings of the Jews.

10. Instead of atrocity-mongering what did the French people do?
(a) write letters to German newspapers.
(b) take in and protect Jews fleeing from Germany.
(c) reproduce and comment on official German statements.
(d) they did nothing.

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

12. What in Jewish tradition finds splendid expression in many of the Psalms according to Einstein?
(a) joy and amazement at the beauty and grandeur of the world.
(b) confirmation of an afterlife,.
(c) definite laws on how to lead one's life.
(d) the setting down of a definite creed.

13. Einstein had also been a corresponding member of what other academy of Sciences?
(a) The French Academy of Sciences.
(b) The Swiss Academy of Sciences.
(c) The Bavarian Academy of Sciences.
(d) The Austrian Academy of Science.

14. What are the Torah and Talmud to Einstein?
(a) evidence of the Jewish manner of life in earlier times.
(b) what he bases his life on.
(c) infallible, sacred Jewish writings.
(d) his most beloved possessions.

15. What did Einstein say would be no excuse for the behavior of the scientific academies?
(a) ignorance.
(b) external pressure.
(c) stupidity.
(d) pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Jewish God according to Einstein?

2. What was one of the most important aims of the Zionist organization?

3. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences rebuke Einstein for not doing?

4. What Jew had great aims for Palestine and Zionism 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?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 643 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample