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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. How do objects in space-time attempt to move?
(a) In straight lines.
(b) In boxes.
(c) In loops.
(d) In curves.

2. What did Newton's model suggest about time and space?
(a) Time and space are inter-related subparticle phenomena.
(b) Time and space are only observed.
(c) Time and space were not affected by events around them.
(d) Time and space can't be observed.

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

4. What do string theories most notably lack?
(a) Infinities.
(b) Proofs.
(c) Dimensions.
(d) Numbers.

5. What can p-branes absorb?
(a) Particles.
(b) Stars.
(c) Shape.
(d) Thought.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the philosopher Immanuel Kant worry about concerning time and Newton's model?

2. What does Hawking say might happen if humans don't destroy themselves?

3. How is the following quote finished: "The human race needs to improve its mental and physical qualities to deal with an...?"

4. What does Hawking say extraterrestrials might be like?

5. Who were unconvinced by the ideas of an infinite past and future?

(see the answer key)

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