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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ariadne's Thread.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What qualities of mind drove the techno-scientific age?
(a) Mathematics and industrialism.
(b) Justice and equality.
(c) Compassion and empathy.
(d) Curiosity and creativity.

2. What field of questions does Wilson say remain unanswered?
(a) Questions about things beyond our auditory range.
(b) Questions about the nature of matter.
(c) Questions about the effect of environment on individuals.
(d) Questions about the mind's capabilities.

3. What was Wilson's relationship with the term 'Consilience'?
(a) He discovered it in his research.
(b) He coined it.
(c) He revitalized it.
(d) It came to him in a dream.

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

5. What does Wilson say matters in science?
(a) Paradigm shifts.
(b) Hypothesis.
(c) Final results.
(d) Publications.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accomplishment does Wilson say Einstein strove for in his work?

2. What do the laws of physics transcend, in Wilson's account?

3. Where do the images of snakes in dreams likely come from, in Wilson's account?

4. When was complexity theory formed?

5. Wilson says that biological classification is based on the "Origin of Species" and what?

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