Ph.D. QUALIFYING EXAMINATIONS (2 Hours Maximum) The following examinations have been prepared for the entire University. Take only that part that pertains to the department in which you are currently enrolled. If any doubt about this exists, please consult the proctor. EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY On the table before you are the following: - A disassembled Winchester .457 hunting rifle. - Some black powder, a lead slug, and an empty shell casing. - A screwdriver. In 30 seconds, the door will open and a hunger-crazed Siberian tiger will be admitted to the room. Take any steps you deem appropriate, being sure to keep a record of your psychological reactions throughout the process. Points will be awarded only if thorough notes are submitted at the end of the examination. HISTORY Describe the socioeconomic causes for the decline of the Papacy from the 6th century to the present. Be sure to include in your analysis a thorough description of all relevant personalities in the Christian, Muslim, and Jewish intellectual traditions, as well as a brief but comprehensive description of their ideas. It is also suggested that you include in your answer an analysis of the military tactics of the Holy Roman Empire and the Papal forces in all wars fought against the Turkish and Mongol armies. ASTRONOMY Describe the universe. Give three examples. BIOLOGY Several culture dishes have been left in the room. Create life. Document your findings. NUCLEAR PHYSICS An activated thermonuclear device is concealed somewhere in the examination area. It has a force approximating 30 megatons, and is sent to explode between 10 minutes and an hour from now. Locate and defuse this weapon. Be sure to keep accurate notes of your experiments. PHILOSOPHY Describe the history of the concept of God in all relevant Western and Eastern traditions. MUSIC A Hohner Marine Band harmonica and several sheets of music manuscript paper have been left on your desk. Compose and orchestrate an opera for six leading singers (two sopranos, one tenor, one baritone, two bassos) and a 100-piece orchestra which includes not only the standard orchestral instruments but also a Chinese p'ipa and wax-paper kazoo. MEDICINE When you finish reading these instructions, a test tube will be dropped into the room from outside. This test tube contains a highly lethal strain of bubonic plague bacilli which are believed to kill their host within 2 hours. You are required to discover a cure for this disease using the A. C. Gilbert chemistry set at your desk before your two hours are up.