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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. Why had the Prussian Academy of Sciences confidently expected Einstein to defend Germany?
(a) because he would fear them.
(b) because he would put his scientific connections first.
(c) because he didn't want to be thrown out of the Academy.
(d) because he had belonged to the Academy for a long time.

2. According to Einstein what is the supreme value to which all other values are subordinate?
(a) courage.
(b) honesty.
(c) the sacredness of Life.
(d) love of one's fellow man.

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

4. What is another thing people who view Jews as irreconcilable foes are known for?
(a) their lack of a sense of humor.
(b) their stupidity and ignorance.
(c) their lack of a feeling of universal brotherhood.
(d) their attempt to establish a spiritless State-slavery by force.

5. Who wrote an article on Zionism and the Zurich Congress which Einstein felt impelled to answer?
(a) Professor Lipps.
(b) Professor Heimweh.
(c) Professor Hellpach.
(d) Professor Stillgut.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom was Einstein staying when the Prussian Academy wrote to Einstein on April 7, 1933?

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

3. What did Einstein say would be no excuse for the behavior of the scientific academies?

4. What comment did Einstein make about the letter from von Ficker of the Prussian academy to him?

5. What had the Prussian Academy of Sciences wanted Einstein to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences accuse Einstein of doing?

2. Why did Einstein refuse to put in a "good word" for the German nation?

3. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences ask Einstein to do?

4. Who was Herzl and what did he do?

5. What was Einstein's view on life?

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

7. Einstein wrote that he would only live in a country with what characteristics?

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

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

10. What did Einstein feel were the greatest enemies of the national consciousness and honor of the Jews?

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