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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Universe in a Nutshell.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is vacuum energy's force inverse to?
(a) Mass.
(b) Acceleration.
(c) Weight.
(d) Force.

4. Dirac's discoveries were difficult to reconcile with what?
(a) Newton's law of gravity.
(b) Hawking's harangue on black hole theory.
(c) Popper's theory of demystification.
(d) Maxwell's unification of magnetism, energy, and electricity.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Einstein receive the Nobel prize?

2. Where did Einstein accept a position?

3. When was Einstein born?

4. What did one of Einstein's mathematical errors prevent Marcel and Einstein from doing?

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

(see the answer key)

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