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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Isaac Newton.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Using low level radiation to detect black holes is in what stage of research?
(a) Analytical.
(b) Theory.
(c) Exploratory.
(d) Testing.

2. Newton was given the post of Warden where?
(a) At the Royal Science Academy.
(b) At the Royal Treasurehouse.
(c) At the Royal Observatory.
(d) At the Royal Mint.

3. Who created the law of motion?
(a) Newton.
(b) Hawking.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Galileo.

4. How does Hawking define scientific theory?
(a) A model of the universe that meets common sense expectations.
(b) A model of the universe made up of molecules.
(c) A model of the universe with a set of rules.
(d) A model of the universe that predicts some events, but isn't accurate.

5. Time is not separate from space, but is combined with it to form what?
(a) Three dimensional space.
(b) The spectrum.
(c) The two dimesions.
(d) Space-time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How close is the closest star, other than the sun, to earth?

2. What is one of the varieties of quarks?

3. Black holes can capture matter particles and what other type of particles?

4. How many questions are left unanswered prior to the development of math that incorporates quantum mechanics?

5. Hawking believes that if science does discover a complete theory of the universe, then humans will have come to know what?

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