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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Our Future?, Star Trek or Not?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of the curvature of space-time, how do paths appear to bend?
(a) As if moved by a field.
(b) As if moved by a plane.
(c) As if moved by magnets.
(d) As if moved by gravity.

2. What will create great problems for unimproved humans?
(a) Moralistic contrivances.
(b) Genetic engineering.
(c) Molecular physics.
(d) Genetic malfunctions.

3. When was absolute time overthrown as an idea?
(a) The idea was never overthrown.
(b) Fifty years ago.
(c) Over 100 years ago.
(d) Ten years ago.

4. What is one reason Hawking takes multiple dimensions seriously?
(a) Expected relationships between diverse string thories.
(b) Unexpected relationships between multiple dimensions.
(c) Unexpected relationships between various string models.
(d) Conclusive relationships between plane models.

5. How did religious leaders respond to Hawking and Penrose's work?
(a) It scared them.
(b) It delighted them.
(c) It made them struggle with their beliefs.
(d) It mystified them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was discovered in the 1970s that revealed a natural physical mechanism?

2. What does Hawking explain particles do not have?

3. How many books a year are estimated to be published?

4. As the brain increases in size, what may become slower as it grows more complex?

5. What do black holes absorb?

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