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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Benjamin Franklin, what does every age have?
(a) A tremendous time of need.
(b) More wisdom than the last.
(c) A peculiar folly.
(d) A special something.

2. What other use for nuclear weapons was suggested by Edward Teller?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Home heating.
(c) Construction.
(d) Fireworks displays.

3. What is the path to freedom?
(a) Money.
(b) Violence.
(c) Work.
(d) Education.

4. Which of the following was not a codename for a military balloon?
(a) Genetrix.
(b) Ulysses.
(c) Mogul.
(d) Skyhook.

5. Who do not know enough not to ask important questions?
(a) Children.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Priests.
(d) Teachers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the NSA do?

2. Who wrote A Candle in the Dark?

3. What does REM stand for?

4. 'It is certainly true that all beliefs and myths are worthy of a ___________________.'

5. 'It is a characteristic conceit of our species to put a human face on ____________________.'

(see the answer key)

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