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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 does Hawking state particle states be represented?
(a) With satellite functions.
(b) With light functions.
(c) With wave functions.
(d) With bell curves.

2. What popular sci-fi show does Hawking refer to when discussing its differences with humanity in a millennium?
(a) Star Trek.
(b) Doctor Who.
(c) Star Wars.
(d) Torchwood.

3. How do most discussions of time travel begin?
(a) With perpendicular theorems.
(b) With longitudinal equations.
(c) With general relativity.
(d) With special relativity.

4. What does Hawking compare to brains in the complexity versus speed trade-off?
(a) Malfunctioning circuit boards.
(b) Sonic waves.
(c) Electronic circuits.
(d) Underground wires.

5. Who developed quantum theory?
(a) Max Planck.
(b) Max Wurst.
(c) Percy Max.
(d) Max Jeoff.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hawking think we should try to understand the beginning of the universe?

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

3. What did Einstein wish people to abandon concerning time?

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

5. What may the universe not have, given quantum mechanics?

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