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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Blunders of Science - Kiwi Birds: Flightless?.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Longshanks' Evolutionary explanation of televisions, what is NOT included in his list of components?
(a) Remote controls.
(b) Mud.
(c) Spare television parts.
(d) DNA.

2. What is the "inalienable right" that Longshanks says is supported by "any real American?"
(a) The right to download movies.
(b) The right to religious freedom.
(c) The right to choices.
(d) The right to bear arms.

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

4. What does Henderson speculate could be the reason for Flying Spaghetti Monster touching?
(a) The FSM likes hitting humans on the head.
(b) The FSM is trying to hold humans still.
(c) The FSM likes short people.
(d) The FSM does not want humans floating around in space.

5. 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) A worldwide plague.
(d) Global warming.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Henderson, what is the Buddhists' sacred text?

2. What food do the Pastafarians serve for their Communions?

3. What two epithets do Snodgrass and Jaffari use to describe who they try to appeal to?

4. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," what appliance does Longshanks use to describe the difference between Evolution and Intelligent Design?

5. According to Henderson, science provides tools to achieve what purpose?

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