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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 was the average height for humans two thousand years ago?
(a) Seven feet nine inches.
(b) Five feet three inches.
(c) Three feet four inches.
(d) Four feet six inches.

2. Who does Longshanks mention as a group who would approve of Intelligent Design theory?
(a) NASCAR fans.
(b) NHL fans.
(c) NBA fans.
(d) NFL fans.

3. According to Henderson, what could happen to make man grow shorter after getting so tall in contemporary times?
(a) Global warming.
(b) More pasta.
(c) An increase in Pirates.
(d) A worldwide plague.

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

5. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," who does Longshanks say will have won if Intelligent Design is not taught in schools?
(a) Hammas.
(b) Communists.
(c) Nazis.
(d) The British.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the "strange and often misunderstood force" that, according to Henderson, the Flying Spaghetti Monster controls with His Noodly Appendage?

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

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

4. What does Henderson speculate could be the reason for Flying Spaghetti Monster touching?

5. According to the Flying Spaghetti Monster theory of gravity, why are people getting taller?

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