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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Great Branches of Learning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wilson say we discover when we link social sciences, biology, ethics and environmental policy?
(a) Academic research involves similar intellectual work no matter the field.
(b) Fields have their own unique disciplines.
(c) Fields need to have unified sources of funding.
(d) Each field bolsters reasoning in other fields.

2. What is the only way to get a clear picture of the world, in Wilson's account?
(a) To integrate natural science with social sciences and humanities.
(b) To separate humanities from natural science.
(c) To divorce the natural science from social sciences.
(d) To add philosophy and ethics to all natural sciences.

3. What interpret does Wilson give the myth of Icarus?
(a) It represents the benefit of age and wisdom.
(b) It represents man's tragic nature.
(c) It represents the value of learning over freedom.
(d) It represents man's daring.

4. What field does Wilson say philosophers and scientists should collaborate in?
(a) Biology and social sciences.
(b) Urban planning.
(c) International relations.
(d) Conflict resolution.

5. How did Wilson react against the religion he inherited?
(a) He embraced it but insisted on the ability to hold exclusive beliefs.
(b) He maintained his faith in spite of his scientific research.
(c) He tried to reconcile his science with his faith.
(d) He rejected literal interpretation of the Bible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Wilson's relationship with the term 'Consilience'?

2. What was it about armies that Wilson was struck by?

3. What claims do philosophers make for the unification of knowledge?

4. Einstein recognized what in his discoveries, in Wilson's account?

5. What does Wilson say he was searching for as a young man?

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