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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Brane New World.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What paradox does time travel generate?
(a) The light year paradox.
(b) The grandmother paradox.
(c) The grandfather paradox.
(d) The snooze button paradox.

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

3. How does Hawking describe himself?
(a) A relationist.
(b) A negativist.
(c) An optimist.
(d) A positivist.

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

5. What famous quote is attributed to physicist John Wheeler?
(a) A black hole has no hair.
(b) A black hole is wearing a wig.
(c) A black hole has two hairs.
(d) A black hole is bald.

Short Answer Questions

1. What will be preserved if this equation determines the wave function?

2. What may we be able to probe the other dimensions with?

3. According to Hawking, what lies ahead in the future if no great disaster occurs?

4. What partially restores determinism as a view?

5. What kind of topics does Hawking claim brane worlds are?

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