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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Great Demotions, Chapter 4, A Universe Not Made For Us.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What major component of the Voyager craft was threatened in Sagan's plan to take a distant picture of Earth?
(a) The solar panel array.
(b) The vidicon system.
(c) The telemetry antenna.
(d) The spectral analyzer.
2. What role does Sagan suggest that religion has played in the development of science?
(a) Religion has aided science in significant ways.
(b) Science progressed in spite of religion.
(c) Religiously-minded individuals often become scientists.
(d) Religion informs and guides scientific development.
3. About how long does Sagan suggest that human beings have been "settled down"?
(a) 100,000 years.
(b) 50,000 years.
(c) 1,000 years.
(d) 10,000 years.
4. What is notable about pictures taken of the Earth from the moon?
(a) The Earth appears completely dark.
(b) No landmasses can be seen.
(c) The Earth is always in a half-eclipse.
(d) There is no visible sign of mankind.
5. As of 1990, how many moons did the Voyager craft explore?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Sixty.
(d) Thirty.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Sagan claim is the key element of humanity's future?
2. Sagan suggests that the image of the "pale blue dot" teaches the need for what?
3. As of 1990, how many planets did the Voyager craft explore?
4. What was the state of the knowledge and belief about life on other planets at the time the book was written?
5. What punishment did Galileo suffer as a result of his works?
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