Midterm 2

Module 2: Stars & Stellar Evolution

Author

Dr. Anna Rosen

Midterm 2 is now available as a released exam for review and study.

This is the student version of the exam used on Monday, April 20, 2026. It covers the core ideas from Module 2: the Sun and stellar fusion, parallax and stellar distances, the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, binary stars and stellar masses, star formation, stellar evolution, and how stars die — including white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes.

Exam Materials

Exam Snapshot

Item Details
Original exam date Monday, April 20, 2026
Format 25 multiple-choice questions
Time limit 50 minutes
Scope Module 2: Stars & Stellar Evolution

How to Use This Well

Use the released exam as a self-check, not just an answer hunt.

  1. Try the exam first under realistic conditions.
  2. Use the equation sheet, but not your notes.
  3. Check your reasoning with the solutions page.
  4. Revisit the Module 2 readings for any concept that still feels shaky.