1. In the photoelectric effect, electrons are emitted from solids, liquids or gases when they do what?
(a) Reflect energy from light.
(b) Approach zero.
(c) Depict energy from light.
(d) Absorb energy from light.

2. Lord Kelvin is well known for determining the correct value of absolute zero. Absolute zero is approximately what temperature Celsius?
(a) -125.32 degrees.
(b) -273.15 degrees.
(c) -59 degrees.
(d) -32 degrees.

3. Where was Lord Kelvin born?
(a) Paris, France.
(b) New York, New York.
(c) Belfast, Northern Ireland.
(d) London, England.

4. According to the author in Chapter 2, “Nothing Comes of Nothing,” the Pythagorean view tied numbers to what?
(a) Words.
(b) Chakras.
(c) Shapes.
(d) Gods.

5. What does the author refer to as “zero’s twin” in the book?
(a) One.
(b) Infinity.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states in Chapter 3, “Nothing Ventured” that for the Indians, numerals without geometric significance gave birth to what field of mathematics?

2. The author notes in Chapter 6, “Infinity's Twin” that multiplying zero or infinity by itself equals what?

3. Zero is the only number that when added to itself does what?

4. The author notes in Chapter 2, “Nothing Comes of Nothing” that the West resisted the concept of zero for how many years?

5. Aristotle was a student of what Classical Greek philosopher?

(see the answer key)

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