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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What theory says that the universe has always existed and always will?
(a) Quantum mechanics.
(b) Grand unified theory.
(c) Theory of everything.
(d) Particle physics.

2. Why did the Christian church adopt Ptolemy's view of the universe?
(a) Because it gives room for the Biblical account of creation.
(b) Because it gives room for the existence of other worlds.
(c) Because it gives room for the existence of God.
(d) Because it gives room for the existence of heaven and hell.

3. Which of the following is not an arrow of time recognized by Hawking's book?
(a) Thermodynamic.
(b) Physiological.
(c) Cosmological.
(d) Psychological.

4. The writer of the Introduction hints that time might be able to move in what direction?
(a) Backwards.
(b) Sideways.
(c) Forwards.
(d) A repeat cycle.

5. Gravitational force is always what?
(a) Negated by other forces.
(b) Present.
(c) Repulsive.
(d) Attractive.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hawking co-authored a paper in what year that explains the big bang theory?

2. How many quarks make up a proton or neutron?

3. Most people believe that since the universe had a beginning it must have a what?

4. Aristotle and who believed that time is not absolute?

5. Quanta are made of what?

(see the answer key)

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