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

2. What does Hawking say might happen if humans don't destroy themselves?
(a) Humans will need to ration food.
(b) Humans will spread to other planets.
(c) Humans will find a way to live on the Earth forever.
(d) Humans will need to procreate rapidly.

3. Why is it important that the sky is dark?
(a) It demonstrates that the sky is more inclined to darker tones.
(b) It demonstrates that light hasn't reached every point in the universe.
(c) It demonstrates that the dark extends further than the light.
(d) It demonstrates that the universe must have a light switch.

4. Whom did Einstein later marry after his first marriage fell apart?
(a) His friend Margaret.
(b) His cousin Elsa.
(c) His sister's friend Eleanor.
(d) His brother's sister Mary.

5. How are galaxies distributed through space?
(a) Neatly.
(b) Roughly uniformly.
(c) Every two fathoms.
(d) Roughly diversely.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did religious leaders respond to Hawking and Penrose's work?

2. When particles hit p-branes, what are produced?

3. What can p-branes absorb?

4. When did Einstein receive the Nobel prize?

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

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