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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. What sort of lengths do P-branes have?
(a) Vertical lengths.
(b) Circular lengths.
(c) Horizonal lengths.
(d) Directional lengths.

2. What does the p-brane model show about information?
(a) Information will be captured in the p-brane waves' wave functions.
(b) Information can be channeled through bell curves and wave functions.
(c) Information cannot be captured.
(d) Information will escape a bit at a time through waves.

3. What does supersymmetry imply?
(a) That molecules have a spin property.
(b) That gamma rays have a spin property.
(c) That strings have a spin property.
(d) That particles had a spin property.

4. According to Hawking, what lies ahead in the future if no great disaster occurs?
(a) Improving human morals.
(b) Improving the quality of life for all humans.
(c) Improving human genetics.
(d) Improving animal genetics.

5. What is determinism threatened by?
(a) Heisenberg uncertainty.
(b) Walter's metaphysical drive.
(c) Hartford supertheory.
(d) Magical Realism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can p-branes absorb?

2. What kind of philosophy do black holes have?

3. How does Hawking describe exploring the galaxy?

4. What is a p = 1 brane?

5. What famous quote is attributed to physicist John Wheeler?

(see the answer key)

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