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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 does Einstein claim uncontrolled technology has created?

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

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

4. Who has created the League of Nations?

5. What does Einstein condemn in "Production and Work"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Einstein say about scientist and religion?

2. In Message in the Time-Capsule what does Einstein say, tongue in cheek?

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

4. For what reason does Einstein want to mobilize religious organizations?

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

6. How does Einstein feel about sharing his views?

7. What's the main idea behind "Freedom?"

8. In To the Schoolchildren of Japan what are Einstein's hopes for Japanese children and how does that bear out?

9. How does Einstein feel about America in his first trip there?

10. What does Einstein talk about in The World as I See It?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Einstein's essay, "My First Impressions of the U.S.A., he begins by talking about what he calls the "cult of individuals." Discuss the following:

1. What does Einstein mean by the phrase "cult of individuals"? Give examples.

2. Do you believe this "cult" is more or less prevalent in the United States in the first decade of the 21st century? Explain fully.

3. Discuss the pros and cons of a society based upon a "cult of individuals."

Essay Topic 2

Einstein writes about military service. Discuss the following:

1. Thoroughly explain Einstein's opinion about military service, both volunteer and drafted.

2. Do you think Einstein's opinion about military service is realistic? Why or why not?

3. What is your opinion about required military service? Explain fully

Essay Topic 3

Einstein says that the aim of the Jewish nation is to restore Jewish tradition and to live side-by-side with the Arabs. Discuss one of the following:

1. How well do you think the new Jewish nation achieves the aim to restore Jewish tradition?

2. How well do you think the new Jewish nation lives (peaceably) side by side with the Arabs?

3. Discuss the present day success of the goal stated above.

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