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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 Jew had great aims for Palestine and Zionism according to Einstein?
2. What did the O.R.T. society do try to do for the Jewish people?
3. What did Einstein feel would have undermined the ideas and principles which had won a place of honor for Germany in the civilized world?
4. What two things did Einstein emphasize to Jewish youth were important for the destiny of the Jews?
5. In Einstein's opinion with what is Judaism almost exclusively concerned?
Short Essay Questions
1. To help explain why he didn't accept the invitation to associate himself with a French proponent against Anti-Semitism he cited a comparison of a certain French writer and a famous political case. What were they?
2. What made solidarity and achievements as a people difficult if not impossible for the Jews for thousands of years?
3. Who was Herzl and what did he do?
4. What did the Prussian Academy of Sciences ask Einstein to do?
5. What was Einstein's view on life?
6. Einstein mentioned two famous dead Germans in the beginning of Part III. He hoped Germany would produce such greatness again some day. Who were they? Do you think he still loved Germany?
7. Give a description of what Einstein felt Palestine would be for the Jews?
8. What was the essence of Judaism according to Einstein?
9. In the beginning of Part III what comparison did Einstein make between the German society and an individual?
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) Describe Einstein's views on life. What makes life meaningful according to Einstein?
2) What are Einstein's three spiritual ideals? What are the human ambitions which he rejects? Why?
3) Explain Einstein's views on politics.
4) Choose two of the three to write on.
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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