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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. What/who did Hallam suggest was responsible for exchanging substances in Chapter 2?
(a) Light cathodes.
(b) Phosphorescence.
(c) Positrons.
(d) Beings.

2. What is Dr. Frederick Hallam's profession?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) University professor.
(c) Plutonium engineer.
(d) Radiochemist.

3. How long has Lamont been working on his theory in Chapter 5?
(a) 5 days.
(b) 6 years.
(c) A year.
(d) 27 months.

4. Why is Lamont visibly upset in Chapter 6?
(a) His interview failed.
(b) His theory was wrong.
(c) He feels sick.
(d) He is hungry.

5. Who leaves Lamont alone in his office at the end of Chapter 10?
(a) Bronowski.
(b) Denison.
(c) Dua.
(d) Para men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes fun of Hallam's ignorance in Chapter 1?

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

3. When Dr. Lamont was younger, what was he writing a paper about in Chapter 2?

4. Who sends Bronowski a message in Chapter 6?

5. What does Hallam theorize has different laws than our own in Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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