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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 feel would have undermined the ideas and principles which had won a place of honor for Germany in the civilized world?
(a) His putting in a "good word" for the German nation of 1933.
(b) His attacking the politics of Germany in 1933.
(c) His resignation from the Bavarian Academy of Sciences.
(d) His resignation from the Prussian Academy of Sciences.

2. What is Einstein's political ideal?
(a) democracy
(b) egalitarianism
(c) communism
(d) socialism

3. What was Einstein's position in a nutshell?
(a) War is useless.
(b) Isolationism is best.
(c) Intellectuals will finally triumph.
(d) Mere agreements to limit armaments furnish no security.

4. What was expressly included in the command to keep holy the Sabbath day?
(a) the synagogue or temple.
(b) family.
(c) animals.
(d) choice of food to be eaten.

5. What is a feature of the Jewish tradition which makes Einstein thank his stars he belongs to it?
(a) religious zeal.
(b) loyalty to the Jewish race.
(c) sense of humor.
(d) pursuit of knowledge for its own sake.

Short Answer Questions

1. What book lay always on Einstein's table?

2. Who was Frauelein Knake?

3. Who made the following remark to Einstein: "When a Jew says that he's going hunting to amuse himself, he lies."

4. The religions of civilized peoples are based primarily on what according to Einstein?

5. Who did Einstein call "our leader" and praise for his zeal and circumspection?

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