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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. According to Henderson, what does the Flying Spaghetti Monster theory of gravity lack that could make the theory more accepted?
(a) Empirical evidence.
(b) Examples.
(c) Supporting photographs.
(d) Enthusiastic proponents.

2. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," which manufacturer is NOT included in Longshanks' list of television makers?
(a) Sharp.
(b) Vizio.
(c) Toshiba.
(d) Sony.

3. What is the "strange and often misunderstood force" that, according to Henderson, the Flying Spaghetti Monster controls with His Noodly Appendage?
(a) Centrifugal force.
(b) Gravity.
(c) Static electricity.
(d) Electricity.

4. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," where does Longshanks say Bobby Henderson purportedly sleep?
(a) In a crib.
(b) In a crypt.
(c) In a pyramid.
(d) In a coffin.

5. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," what appliance does Longshanks use to describe the difference between Evolution and Intelligent Design?
(a) A microwave.
(b) A flat-screen television.
(c) An old-fashioned television.
(d) A kitchen sink.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Longshanks mention as a group who would approve of Intelligent Design theory?

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

3. What is the church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster against?

4. Why does Henderson expect the Flying Spaghetti Monster theory of gravity to be admitted into accepted science?

5. What term does Henderson use to describe empirical science?

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