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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Blunders of Science - Toward a New SuperScience.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example is NOT listed in Longshanks' list of choices enjoyed by Americans?
(a) Target or Wal-Mart.
(b) Coke or Pepsi.
(c) Ham or salami.
(d) Republican or Democrat.

2. When was the last time Henderson says "such open-minded science policy" was seen?
(a) The Stone Age.
(b) The Italian Rennaissance.
(c) The 1970s.
(d) The Middle Ages.

3. According to Henderson, what religion's feelings are easily hurt?
(a) The Buddhists.
(b) The Christians.
(c) The Jains.
(d) The Mormons.

4. What must be taught to "give young students' minds a broad foundation?"
(a) Alternative theories.
(b) Pastafarianism.
(c) String theory.
(d) Biology.

5. According to Henderson, science provides tools to achieve what purpose?
(a) To create a method for understanding God.
(b) To allow scientists to entertain themselves.
(c) To enable mankind to solve problems.
(d) To act as a modern-day religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of people does Henderson say "receive the most Flying Spaghetti Monster touching?"

2. What does the church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster "stand for?"

3. What does Henderson use to "prove" empirical science's shortcomings?

4. What is the "great democratic revival meeting" Henderson references?

5. What scientist is NOT included in Longshanks list of Evolution proponents?

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