A Short History Of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
- 1. What is the main focus of 'A Short History of Nearly Everything'?
A) Art history
B) Literary criticism
C) Science and the history of scientific discovery
D) Political history
- 2. Who is the author of 'A Short History of Nearly Everything'?
A) Malcolm Gladwell
B) Richard Dawkins
C) Bill Bryson
D) Stephen Hawking
- 3. Which element is highlighted as essential for life?
A) Carbon
B) Hydrogen
C) Oxygen
D) Nitrogen
- 4. Which scientist's work on evolution is presented in Bryson's book?
A) Albert Einstein
B) Niels Bohr
C) Isaac Newton
D) Charles Darwin
- 5. What type of style does Bryson use in the book?
A) Technical and dense
B) Poetic and abstract
C) Formal and academic
D) Conversational and engaging
- 6. In his discussions, Bryson often invokes which necessary component for scientific progress?
A) Wealth
B) Curiosity
C) Technology
D) Power
- 7. In what year was 'A Short History of Nearly Everything' published?
A) 2001
B) 2005
C) 2010
D) 2003
- 8. Which field of science does Bryson touch upon related to the structure of atoms?
A) Sociology
B) Psychology
C) Anthropology
D) Physics
- 9. Bryson discusses which geologic feature as a significant player in Earth's history?
A) Weather patterns
B) Solar activity
C) Ocean currents
D) Plate tectonics
- 10. Which of these does Bryson describe as critical for the study of paleontology?
A) Rocks
B) Meteorites
C) Fossils
D) Plants
- 11. What tone does Bryson often use when discussing serious scientific topics?
A) Serious and formal
B) Lighthearted and humorous
C) Dark and pessimistic
D) Boring and dry
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