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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. Why does Einstein say individuals should not be singled out and given all-encompassing admiration?

2. What puzzles Einstein about one aspect of the American economy?

3. What will happen if the US, England, Germany, and France threaten to boycott Japan for its aggression in China?

4. What does Einstein need a great deal of?

5. Who does Einstein praise for her moral qualities and hardships above her intellectual accomplishments?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Einstein say scientists and engineers should do in relationship to war?

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

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

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 view the state's function and what does he define as a state slave?

6. How does Einstein feel about the League of Nations and aggressors? What does he say about the fate of the world?

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

8. How does Einstein see Gandhi?

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

10. How does Einstein feel about sharing his views?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

1. What are some positive aspects of science and technology?

2. What are some dangers created by science and technology?

3. Do you think science and technology mean the same thing today as it did at the time Einstein writes this book?

Essay Topic 2

Another topic in which Einstein seems to feel quite strongly is that of disarmament. Discuss the following:

Discuss and analyze Einstein's opinions about disarmament.

Do you believe disarmament is more likely today or in the time in which Einstein writes this book? Explain fully.

What do you think about the idea of world-wide disarmament? Discuss fully.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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