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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. In "Paradise Lost," what does Einstein particularly rue?

2. What does Einstein warn the Progressive Education Association?

3. For what do human beings have a thirst?

4. Who has created the League of Nations?

5. What will force even the most reactionary scientists to cooperate?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the name of the two writings by Einstein that spoke of his trip to America?

2. How does Einstein feel about sharing his views?

3. What does Einstein say about scientist and religion?

4. Give a brief statement of Einstein's definition of religion and science.

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

6. What does Einstein say about Marie Curie upon her death?

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

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

9. What does Einstein say society depends upon schools to do and why do they?

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

Einstein, in his essays about the Jewish people, considers himself a strong supporter of Zionism. Discuss one of the following:

1. Define Zionism and discuss its origins.

2. Discuss both some positive and negative characteristics of Zionism. Give examples.

3. Discuss whether or not you believe Zionism is the best solution for the needs of the Jewish people at the time the believers in Zionism create a Jewish state.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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

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