MIT Final Exam
Instructions: Read each
question carefully. Answer all questions. The time limit is four (4)
hours. Begin immediately.
Sociology of History
Describe the history of
the papacy from its origin to the present day, concentrating especially
but not exclusively, on its social, political, economic, religious, and
philosophical impact on Europe, Asia, America, and Africa. Be brief,
concise, and specific.
Sociology of Medicine
You have been provided
with a razor blade, a piece of gauze, and a bottle of scotch. Remove
your appendix. Do not suture until your work has been inspected. You
have fifteen minutes.
Public Speaking
2,500 riot-crazed aborigines
are storming the classroom. Calm them. You may use any ancient language
except Latin or Greek.
Biology
Create life. Estimate the differences
in subsequent human structure if this form of life had developed 500
million years earlier, with special attention to its probable effect on
the English parliamentary system. Prove your thesis.
Music
Write a symphony. Orchestrate and
perform it with a flute and drum. You will be provided with a pitch
pipe.
Sociology
Estimate the sociological problems
which might accompany the end of the world. Construct an experiment to
test your theory.
Physics
Explain the nature of matter. Include
in your answer an evaluation of the impact of the development of
mathematics on science.
Psychology
Based on your knowledge of their
works, evaluate the stability degree of adjustment, and repressed
frustrations of each of the following: Alexander of Aphredisias, Gregory
of Nicea, and Hammurabi. Support your evaluation with quotations from
each man's work, making appropriate references. It is not necessary to
translate.
Engineering
The disassembled parts of a
high-powered rifle have been placed in a box on your desk. You will also
find an instruction manual in Swahili and an Afgani dictionary for
translation. In ten minutes a hungry Bengal tiger will be admitted into
the room. Take whatever action you deem appropriate. Be prepared to
justify your decision.
Political Sociology
There is a red telephone
on the desk beside you. Start World War III. Report at length on any
socio- political and/or economic effects this may have.
Social Theory
Sketch the development of human
thought; estimate its significance. Compare it with the development of
any other kind of thought.
General Knowledge
Describe in detail. Be
specific and objective.
Extra Credit
Define the Universe; give three
examples.
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