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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 Lamont visit in Chapter 8?
(a) Joshua Chen.
(b) Frederick Hallam.
(c) Senator Burton.
(d) Selene.

2. What does Hallam discover has changed on his desk in Chapter 1?
(a) School paper.
(b) Plutonium alloy.
(c) Tungsten jar.
(d) Computer results.

3. What is the language that is being deciphered in Chapter 4?
(a) Skia.
(b) English.
(c) Etruscan.
(d) Moravian.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lamont think that the electron pump can do to the sun?

2. What is Dr. Frederick Hallam's profession?

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

4. What does Bronowski advise Lamont to do in Chapter 10?

5. After some tests, what mysterious substance is discovered in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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