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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What kind of society did Einstein declare the Jews were not trying to create in Palestine?
2. With which famous French writer did Einstein compare himself with in explaining his decision not to associate with the French Manifesto against anti-Semitism?
3. What is another thing people who view Jews as irreconcilable foes are known for?
4. What was the reason Einstein gave for no longer wanting to live in Germany?
5. What was the third feature of the Jewish tradition Einstein was so thankful for?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who was Herzl and what did he do?
2. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences accuse Einstein of doing?
3. What was Einstein's advice to Jewish youth?
4. Einstein wrote that he would only live in a country with what characteristics?
5. What was Einstein's view on life?
6. What did Einstein feel were the greatest enemies of the national consciousness and honor of the Jews?
7. Name some of the features of the Jewish tradition that Einstein mentions in Part IV and for which he is very grateful.
8. Why did Einstein refuse to put in a "good word" for the German nation?
9. What was Einstein's definition of political liberty?
10. Why did Einstein refuse to associate himself with a French manifesto against anti-Semitism?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
1) Discuss Einstein's views on nationalism and patriotism in as much detail as possible.
2) What were the economic conditions in America when Einstein wrote this book? What were the results of these conditions?
3) What was Einstein's thought about America's relationship with Europe in 1933?
4) Choose two of the three topics to write on.
Essay Topic 2
1) Who was Professor Katzenstein? What was his relationship with Einstein? What did he devote research to?
2) Who was Dr. Solf? What college was he associated with? What did he do?
3) What was Einstein's feeling about wealth? Do you agree with his opinion?
4) Write on two of the three above topics.
Essay Topic 3
1) Describe Einstein's views on Judaism. Go into detail.
2) What did Einstein advise Jewish youth to do? Why do you think he advised that?
3) What was the Zionist movement? Name one or two leaders of the movement.
4) Choose two of the three topics to write on.
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