medium quiz

What is Moore’s Law primarily about?

• The speed of space travel
• The doubling of computing power
• The rise of renewable energy
• The growth of human intelligence
• The expansion of the internet

What does the song Counting Up to Twenty symbolize?

• The power of artificial intelligence
• The importance of precise counting
• The optimism of continuous progress
• The fear of an unpredictable future
• The struggle of learning math

What phrase does Donald Trump frequently use to frame his opinions?

• “Trust me on this.”
• “As I have said before…”
• “Many people are saying…”
• “Let me be clear…”
• “According to science…”

What is a major criticism of doomerism?

• It ignores historical progress
• It is based on government propaganda
• It assumes artificial intelligence will fail
• It only affects wealthy individuals
• It promotes reckless optimism

Why do some scientists hesitate to have children?

• They worry about climate change
• They believe intelligence is decreasing
• They think technology is replacing humans
• They fear the cost of education
• They want to focus on their careers

What did the Global Round in Bangkok refer to in the passage?

• An international economic conference
• A futuristic city development project
• A major World Scholar’s Cup event
• A global peace treaty
• A revolutionary scientific discovery

Why was Dr. Manette’s recovery difficult after leaving prison?

• He had memory loss
• He was physically weak
• He was stuck in prison habits
• He didn’t recognize his family
• He forgot how to speak

What was one result of the American Revolution mentioned in the passage?

• The creation of a monarchy
• The expansion of European colonies
• The transformation of Rip Van Winkle’s community
• The establishment of global democracy
• The collapse of the British Empire

What does the passage suggest might replace cars in 2120?

• Underground railways
• Self-flying helicopters
• Pods on sky rails
• Rocket-powered motorcycles
• Personal teleportation devices

What energy sources does the passage highlight as potential solutions for climate change?

• Fossil fuels and nuclear energy
• Solar and wind power
• Gasoline and hydropower
• Oil and geothermal energy
• Natural gas and coal