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

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

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

4. What two elements does Flying Spaghetti Monsterism incorporate equally into its faith?
(a) Supernatural and retarded.
(b) Natural and supernatural.
(c) Natural and pasta-based.
(d) Silly and not-very-silly.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," which manufacturer is NOT included in Longshanks' list of television makers?

2. What does Henderson NOT use to prove the inferiority of empirical science?

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

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

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

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