History of Misunderstood Geniuses Quiz

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What does the author suggest about the lone scientist's 'truths'?

They are widely celebrated and remembered.

They are always logically consistent.

They are often not accepted by the scientific community. (correct)

They are usually proven to be correct in the long run.

According to the passage, what is the author's view on the claims made by many scientists?

They are often not rigorously tested by the scientific community. (correct)

They are generally logically consistent.

They are always considered valid and accepted by other scientists.

They are always rigorously tested by the scientific community.

What does the author advise for those who want to do science?

Not to bother engaging with other scientists in the field.

To present results only in peer-reviewed journals.

To play the game of science by exchanging data and ideas with colleagues. (correct)

To avoid informal exchanges with colleagues.

What does the passage suggest about historical lone scientists flying in the face of doctrines of their field?

They are mostly ridiculed and opposed by their peers. Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, why cannot the scientific community test every fantastic claim that comes along?

Because many claims are logically inconsistent. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main theme of the passage?

The prevalence of urban legends and rumors Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is mentioned as a persistent rumor in the passage?

The secret ingredient in Dr. Pepper is prune juice Signup and view all the answers

What does the author say about the rumors and urban legends mentioned in the passage?

None of them are true Signup and view all the answers

What is the tone of the author towards the rumors and persistent legends?

Skeptical and dismissive Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the impact of persistent rumors?

They can lead to widespread misconceptions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the passage?

Discussing the impact of urban legends and rumors Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on the rumors mentioned in the passage?

None of them are true Signup and view all the answers

What do the students blurt out before the author gets to the punch line?

The answer to a riddle Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's attitude towards persistent rumors?

Skeptical Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage imply about the impact of persistent rumors?

They can lead to widespread false beliefs Signup and view all the answers

History of Misunderstood Geniuses Quiz

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What does the author suggest about the lone scientist's 'truths'?

According to the passage, what is the author's view on the claims made by many scientists?

What does the author advise for those who want to do science?

What does the passage suggest about historical lone scientists flying in the face of doctrines of their field?

According to the passage, why cannot the scientific community test every fantastic claim that comes along?

What is the main theme of the passage?

Which of the following is mentioned as a persistent rumor in the passage?

What does the author say about the rumors and urban legends mentioned in the passage?

What is the tone of the author towards the rumors and persistent legends?

What does the passage imply about the impact of persistent rumors?

What is the main focus of the passage?

What is the author's view on the rumors mentioned in the passage?

What do the students blurt out before the author gets to the punch line?

What is the author's attitude towards persistent rumors?

What does the passage imply about the impact of persistent rumors?

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