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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Against Stupidity: Chapter: 1-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Hallam refuse to consider gods in Chapter 3?
(a) Para men.
(b) Lunar inhabitants.
(c) Aliens.
(d) Droids.

2. What does Bronowski say about the people who are like them in the para universe in Chapter 10?
(a) They are powerful.
(b) They think the pump is good.
(c) They are afraid of death.
(d) They want to stop the pump too.

3. Who was angry at Lamont and turned down his grants in Chapter 5?
(a) Bronowski.
(b) Dua.
(c) Hallam.
(d) Denison.

4. What is Dr. Frederick Hallam's profession?
(a) Radiochemist.
(b) Psychologist.
(c) Plutonium engineer.
(d) University professor.

5. Who does Lamont make an appointment with in Chapter 5?
(a) Burton.
(b) Denison.
(c) Bronowski.
(d) Hallam.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sends Bronowski a message in Chapter 6?

2. Who is deciphering the code of a long forgotten language in Chapter 4?

3. Who are more advanced technologically but not necessarily smarter than Hallam and the rest in Chapter 4?

4. What will happen if the Sun explodes, according to Bronowski?

5. Who does Lamont visit in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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