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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 "The Jews".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Einstein consider would have been the repudiation of all the notions of justice and liberty for which he stood all his life?
(a) becoming political since he felt politicians were corrupt.
(b) giving up his German citizenship.
(c) disowning his Jewish heritage.
(d) putting a "good word" in for the German people in 1933.

2. In what European city were the Solvay Congresses held in 1909 and 1912?
(a) Berlin
(b) Paris
(c) London
(d) Brussels

3. When had Einstein acquired Prussian nationality by becoming a full member of the Prussian Academy of Sciences?
(a) 1917.
(b) 1913.
(c) 1915.
(d) 1916.

4. What kind of spirit should Jewish youth cultivate in Einstein's opinion?
(a) the spirit of communal living.
(b) the international spirit.
(c) the spirit of adventure.
(d) the religious spirit.

5. What did the best of the Prophets and Jesus do according to Einstein?
(a) demonstrated material wealth.
(b) served God; served the living.
(c) prophesied.
(d) were totally ethical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are some self-professed pacifists not to be relied on in time of war according to Einstein?

2. What is the Jewish God according to Einstein?

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

4. What is another feature of the Jewish tradition which Einstein highly values?

5. What accusation by the Prussian Academy of Sciences did Einstein feel was slanderous?

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