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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of the world's scientists work at least part time for the military?
(a) Roughly half.
(b) Almost all.
(c) Practically none.
(d) Approximately a third.

2. What phrase was coined when Carl Sagan was in high school?
(a) 'UFO.'
(b) 'Alien abduction.'
(c) 'Flying saucer.'
(d) 'Death ray.'

3. 'Spirit' comes from the Latin word for what?
(a) Create.
(b) Run.
(c) Breathe.
(d) Acquire.

4. When was Sputnik 1 launched?
(a) October 4, 1977.
(b) October 4, 1947.
(c) October 4, 1967.
(d) October 4, 1957.

5. Why has quantum mechanics not been popularized?
(a) Its implications are unsettling.
(b) Quantum mechanics has been popularized, and it is very popular.
(c) It is excruciatingly boring.
(d) It is very difficult for ordinary people to understand.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the Nation of Islam, who created white people?

2. What is taboo in all societies?

3. What does every generation worry about?

4. What must advertisers know?

5. What tone does Einstein use in his paper on Special Relativity?

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