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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. How could unilateral disarmament be negotiated?

2. Though one man choosing to be a conscientious objector would accomplish little, what would accomplish much?

3. Of what does Einstein warn Fascist nations?

4. What impact does technological progress have on human relations?

5. With the family eroding, society depends on the schools for what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Einstein reflecting on in the Message in the Time-Capsule?

2. How does Einstein feel about sharing his views?

3. What kind of thinker in humanities is Einstein and how does he act about his fame?

4. What does Einstein think of the policy of security through superior military power and what does he say this policy has done?

5. How does Einstein compare physicists to Alfred Nobel? What does he think they should do?

6. How does Einstein view the state's function and what does he define as a state slave?

7. What does Einstein say to the Progressive Education Association

8. Why does Einstein laud engineer Joseph Popper-Lynkaeus?

9. What is Einstein's opinion about science, religion and conflict?

10. How does Einstein feel about America's isolationist policy and America's role in Europe?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Einstein attempts to explain the basis of anti-Semitism. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why does Einstein think many hate Jews? Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?

2. Do you think hatred and genocide of any group of people is ever justified? Explain. Do you think anti-Semitism still exists in the United States? Explain.

3. Do you think the Jewish people have any responsibility for the Arab attitude towards them in the 21st century? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Einstein discusses both the League of Nations and its successor, UNESCO. Discuss the following:

1. What are Einstein's views about the League of Nations and UNESCO? Which does he think is more effective?

2. What improvements do Einstein thinks a world governing council needs compared to the League of Nations and UNESCO?

3. Do you think the United Nations as it exists today would meet with Einstein's approval? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

In "The Religious Spirit of Science" (1934), Einstein claims that all profound scientists are religious, but not religiously naïve. Discuss the following:

1. What do you think Einstein means by the above statement? Use any of the text throughout the book to explain.

2. Do you agree with the above statement? Explain fully your stance. Use any of the text throughout the book to explain.

3. Do you see any conflict between religion and science? Use any of the text throughout the book to support your statements as well as your personal experience.

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