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

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

3. 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 act as a modern-day religion.
(d) To enable mankind to solve problems.

4. What does the church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster "stand for?"
(a) All that is cheesy.
(b) All that is good.
(c) All that is purple.
(d) All that is saucy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," who does Longshanks say will have won if Intelligent Design is not taught in schools?

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

3. What is the "random and heartless struggle for dominance, commonly known as the survival of the fittest" described by Longshanks in his note?

4. Why does Henderson say witches are no longer a problem in the 21st century?

5. According to Henderson, what religion's feelings are easily hurt?

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