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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Against Stupidity: Chapter: 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Burton admit told him to not see Lamont in Chapter 7?
(a) Selene.
(b) Hallam.
(c) Dua.
(d) Denison.

2. After some tests, what mysterious substance is discovered in Chapter 1?
(a) Montium 46.
(b) Plutonium 186.
(c) Halium 23.
(d) Selenium 145.

3. When Dr. Lamont was younger, what was he writing a paper about in Chapter 2?
(a) Hallam and the electron pump.
(b) Plutonium and the Halium divide.
(c) Scientific literature pertaining to lunar travel.
(d) Manic depressive disorder and psychosis.

4. Whose interviews are being refused in Chapter 3?
(a) Lamont.
(b) Denison.
(c) Dua.
(d) Hallam.

5. Who does Lamont make an appointment with in Chapter 5?
(a) Bronowski.
(b) Burton.
(c) Hallam.
(d) Denison.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effect did losing grants have on Lamont in Chapter 5?

2. Who leaves Lamont alone in his office at the end of Chapter 10?

3. What does Lamont think is corrupting the Sun in Chapter 5?

4. Who are more advanced technologically but not necessarily smarter than Hallam and the rest in Chapter 4?

5. What is the word in the message that Bronowski receives in Chapter 6?

(see the answer key)

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