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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 what year is "Religion and Science" written?

2. What does Einstein say prompts efficiency and the development of technology in the United States?

3. What makes life easier but also brings economic dangers that planning must address?

4. What is pacifism that fails to fight against armaments?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How does Einstein feel about education specialization and what does he think students should learn?

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

6. How does Einstein see Gandhi?

7. What does Einstein say to the Progressive Education Association

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

9. What does Einstein say about scientist and religion?

10. How does Einstein feel about sharing his views?

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

Einstein makes a number of comparisons throughout his text. Choose one of the following to discuss:

1. Compare the way labor is utilized in the United States to that of Europe and third-world countries. Give examples.

2. Compare the difference between the social milieu of the United States versus that of Europe.

3. Compare the attitude of Einstein towards women versus men throughout his book. Give specific examples.

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