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

2. What does Henderson say caused the extinction of the dodo bird?
(a) Aboriginal children.
(b) Bigger birds.
(c) The extinction of their favorite fish.
(d) Global warming.

3. In "More Evidence," where does Henderson look for evidence of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?
(a) Colleges and universities.
(b) Elementary schools.
(c) Day-care centers.
(d) Preschools.

4. What animal causes Henderson to question the process of natural selection?
(a) The hippopotamus.
(b) The duck-billed platypus.
(c) The Indonesian mudskipper.
(d) The horny toad.

5. According to Henderson, what religion's feelings are easily hurt?
(a) The Mormons.
(b) The Jains.
(c) The Buddhists.
(d) The Christians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the Flying Spaghetti Monster manipulate scientific data?

2. What is the average height for humans today?

3. Henderson says that kiwi birds are what shape?

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

5. In Longshanks' Evolutionary explanation of televisions, what is NOT included in his list of components?

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