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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What two things did Einstein emphasize to Jewish youth were important for the destiny of the Jews?
(a) sticking together and helping each other.
(b) obeying one's parents and the rabbi.
(c) being faithful to the Torah and to the Talmud.
(d) being ambitious and working hard.

5. 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 still a German citizen.
(c) that he was apolitical.
(d) that he would be leaving for America immediately.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the function of the Torah in Judaism?

2. According to Einstein what is the supreme value to which all other values are subordinate?

3. Where was Einstein staying when he wrote his answer to the Prussian Academy's declaration against him?

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

5. What is one thing people who view Jews as irreconcilable foes are known for?

Short Essay Questions

1. What made solidarity and achievements as a people difficult if not impossible for the Jews for thousands of years?

2. Why didn't the Prussian Academy of Sciences regret his resignation?

3. Why did Einstein refuse to associate himself with a French manifesto against anti-Semitism?

4. What other German scientific academy threw Einstein out besides the Prussian Academy and why?

5. What was Einstein's definition of political liberty?

6. What was Einstein's view on life?

7. Give a description of what Einstein felt Palestine would be for the Jews?

8. What were the O.R.T. and the O.Z.E. and in what city did Einstein give a speech to them?

9. What was Einstein's advice to Jewish youth?

10. Why did Einstein no longer want to be a citizen of Germany?

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