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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter ∞.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author in Chapter 5, “Infinite Zeros and Infidel Mathematicians,” Jean le Rond d'Alembert had satisfied the mathematician's need for what?
(a) Spirituality.
(b) Logical rigor.
(c) Theology.
(d) An all-encompassing theory.

2. According to the author in Chapter 7, “Absolute Zeros,” thermodynamics have taught us that there are many things we cannot do, such as building what?
(a) A perpetual motion machine.
(b) A lunar calendar.
(c) A solar calendar.
(d) An adequate polarizing system.

3. Whom does the author claim the Greeks learned about astronomy from in Chapter 2, “Nothing Comes of Nothing”?
(a) The Babylonians.
(b) The Romans.
(c) The Egyptians.
(d) The Mayans.

4. The mass of an electron is represented by what fraction in comparison with the mass of a proton?
(a) 1/360.
(b) 2/4569.
(c) 1/1836.
(d) 1/594.

5. What branch of mathematics are the ancient Egyptians credited with creating in order to successfully build objects to block the flooding of the Nile River each year?
(a) Quantum mechanics.
(b) Algebra.
(c) Geometry.
(d) Projective physics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Calculus allowed Newton to combine the known natural laws of physics into one grand set of laws that could be expressed as what?

2. What region in the Middle East is widely considered to be the cradle of civilization?

3. The author states in Chapter 6, “Infinity’s Twin” that Carl Gauss realized that real and imaginary numbers could be what?

4. Absolute zero has no energy and is unattainable for what reason?

5. What refers to a now-obsolete theory and model developed as an alternative to the Big Bang theory of the universe's origin?

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