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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who makes fun of Hallam's ignorance in Chapter 1?
(a) Lamont.
(b) Selene.
(c) Lucille.
(d) Denison.

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

3. What is the source that is producing less energy in Chapter 2a?
(a) Protons.
(b) Sun.
(c) Water.
(d) Wind.

4. What makes up the Triad?
(a) Judgmental, Sarcastic, and Pessimistic.
(b) Rational, Parental, and Harmonious.
(c) Emotional, Faithful, and Hopeful.
(d) Emotional, Rational, and Parental.

5. Who is the head of the Committee on Technology and the Environment?
(a) Frederick Hallam.
(b) Denison.
(c) Senator Burton.
(d) Dr. Bronowski.

6. What action caused the Soft Ones pain in Chapter 1b?
(a) Running away.
(b) Melting.
(c) Touching Hard Ones.
(d) Talking or Eating.

7. Who is deciphering the code of a long forgotten language in Chapter 4?
(a) Denison.
(b) Dr. Bronowski.
(c) Lamont.
(d) Hallam.

8. Who does not like to be ordered around by anyone in Chapter 7?
(a) Lamont.
(b) Hallam.
(c) Burton.
(d) Denison.

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

10. Who does Odeen tell that he is having problems with Dua in Chapter 2a?
(a) Losten.
(b) Tritt.
(c) Foster.
(d) Lukka.

11. What does Odeen suggest to do after learning about the Universe in Chapter 2a?
(a) Blow it up.
(b) Find another one.
(c) Build a spaceship.
(d) Run away.

12. Who arranges for the members of the Triad to be brought together in Chapter 1b?
(a) Soft Ones.
(b) Peaceful Ones.
(c) Hard Ones.
(d) Angry Ones.

13. Who was angry at Lamont and turned down his grants in Chapter 5?
(a) Bronowski.
(b) Denison.
(c) Hallam.
(d) Dua.

14. Who has learning in Chapter 2a?
(a) Tritt.
(b) Foster.
(c) Odeen.
(d) Dua.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who asked for an Emotional in Chapter 1c?

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

3. What is the message that comes from the para men in Chapter 10?

4. Who needs to be well fed for the baby in Chapter 1c?

5. What/who did Hallam suggest was responsible for exchanging substances in Chapter 2?

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