Name: Date: Period:

Weapons of the Spirit By: Albert Einstein (p. 375-380)

Analyzing Informational Text: After reading the article, respond to the following questions using complete sentences.

1. In “Weapons of the Spirit,” what does Einstein say nations should devote their resources to, instead of preparing for war?

2. List the three (3) facts and three (3) recommendations Einstein makes in “Letter to President Roosevelt.” 3 Facts: 1. 2. 3. 3 Recommendations: 1. 2. 3.

3. In “On the Abolition of the Threat of War,” what reason does Einstein give for signing the letter to President Roosevelt?

4. According to Einstein in “The Arms Race,” what is the first goal that must be achieved to bring about peace?

Multiple Choice: Circle the best answer.

1. Which statement represents the best paraphrase of the first sentence of “Letter to President Roosevelt”?

a. Some recent work by E. Fermi and L. Sziland leads me to expect that the element uranium may be turned into a new and important source of energy. b. There have been important scientific developments lately. c. The United States should investigate the possible military uses of scientific discoveries. d. Research by E. Fermi and L. Szilard suggests that it may soon be possible to convert uranium into a powerful new energy source.

2. Which statement best expresses the main idea of “The Arms Race”?

a. We can’t control the arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union. b. To prevent universal destruction, the United States and the Soviet Union must trust each other and reject violence. c. Individual and the police must work to establish peace. d. The United States and the Soviet Union entered the arms race to protect.

3. Which ideas is included in both “On the Abolition of the Threat of War” and “The Arms Race”? a. Gandhi is a role model. b. The only part Einstein played in the creation of the atom bomb was signing a letter to President Roosevelt. c. The United States is working on producing a hydrogen bomb. d. The arms race will result in universal destruction.

4. Which selections contain ideas about war and peace that differ the most? a. “Weapons of the Spirit” and “On the Abolition of the Threat of War” b. “Weapons of the Spirit” and “Letter to President Roosevelt” c. “The Arms Race” and “On the Abolition of the Threat of War” d. “Weapons of the Spirit” and “The Arms Race”

5. If you read only “Letter to President Roosevelt,” you might draw the incorrect conclusion that Einstein--- a. felt the United States needed to protect itself b. thought the government should be aware of scientific research c. believed nuclear weapons could be dangerous d. was a firm believer in war

6. If you wanted to connect the content of these selections to another topic, which topic would be the most closely related? a. The breakup of the Soviet Union in the 1990s b. The training of physicists c. The development of nuclear arms today d. The economic policies of President Roosevelt’s administration 7. Constructed Response: Connect the content of these selections by writing a paragraph summarizing Einstein’s views on war. End your paragraph by connecting Einstein’s views to the state of our world today. Does he make any statements that you think are relevant to current relationships between nations?