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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: "Three Body," Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Wu Han's profession?
(a) Poet.
(b) Historian.
(c) Painter.
(d) Writer.

2. What field studies celestial objects at radio frequencies?
(a) Radio astronomy.
(b) Nanotechnology.
(c) Relativity astronomy.
(d) Astrophysics.

3. What term refers to scientific research aimed to improve theories for better understanding or prediction of natural or other phenomena?
(a) Fundamental research.
(b) Applied research.
(c) Promontory research.
(d) Cognitive research.

4. What did Ye Wenjie study in college?
(a) Chinese history.
(b) Biology.
(c) Astrophysics.
(d) Chinese literature.

5. Who is the author of the book Silent Spring?
(a) Rachel Carson.
(b) James Joyce.
(c) Oscar Wilde.
(d) Matilda Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the May Seventh Cadre Schools described as in the Translator's Note in Chapter 3, "Red Coast I"?

2. Who beats Ye Zhetai to death in Chapter 1, "The Madness Years"?

3. How long does Mozi predict the coming Stable Era to last in Chapter 11, "Three Body: Mozi and Fiery Flames"?

4. What does Captain Shi Qiang tell Wang he believes someone is working behind the scenes to accomplish in Chapter 10, "Da Shi"?

5. When was the book Silent Spring published?

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