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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Henderson say there are so many inaccuracies and contradictions in Pastafarianism.
(a) The Pirates drank too much grog while writing the Scriptures.
(b) To test believers' faith.
(c) To see if people are paying attention.
(d) Because the Flying Spaghetti Monster is careless.

2. "The Case for the Church of the Immaculate Induction" seeks to inject what into religion?
(a) An awe for physics.
(b) Mathematical essence.
(c) A respect for Pirates.
(d) A sense of humor.

3. What group is "the most dogmatic of all" Christians?
(a) "Presbyterians."
(b) "Catholics."
(c) "Moderates."
(d) "Born Agains."

4. What holiday to Pastafarians celebrate by eating only Ramen noodles?
(a) Friday.
(b) Pastover.
(c) Holiday.
(d) Ramendan.

5. Who is Dolly the cloned sheep named after?
(a) Dolly Levi.
(b) Dolly Madison.
(c) Dolly from "Family Circus."
(d) Dolly Parton.

6. What are the Flying Spaghetti Monster's meatballs made of in the FSM Simulacrum?
(a) Brown pipe cleaners.
(b) Brown clay.
(c) Brown fluff balls.
(d) Brown putty.

7. Why do Pastafarians tend to be secretive?
(a) Many people claim that their beliefs are unsubstantiated.
(b) They have been threatened with violence.
(c) They are being persecuted by Hari Krishnas.
(d) Most people do not take them seriously.

8. Why did the Flying Spaghetti Monster create land?
(a) He was bored.
(b) It was an accident.
(c) So he could sit somewhere and think.
(d) He was tired and could not tread water very long.

9. Why did the Flying Spaghetti Monster create the moon?
(a) The night was too dark.
(b) He thought it would look nice.
(c) He had light left over from the sun.
(d) It was the FSM's discarded first attempt at creating the sun.

10. What type of flour is the Flying Spaghetti Monster made of?
(a) Rice.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Buckwheat.
(d) Semolina.

11. What was the Big Bang?
(a) The Flying Spaghetti Monster stomping on a cockroach.
(b) The Flying Spaghetti Monster slamming the door.
(c) The Flying Spaghetti Monster falling out of bed.
(d) The Flying Spaghetti Monster shooting off fireworks.

12. What should one do with their completed Pirate-fish stencil?
(a) Tag Intelligent Design textbooks.
(b) Vandalize science classrooms.
(c) Spread the word in interesting places.
(d) Give it to a non-believer.

13. What title is given to Henderson both at the beginning and the end of the book?
(a) Prophet.
(b) Pastor.
(c) Reverend.
(d) Priest.

14. What does Henderson tell Pastafarians to do if they are not allowed to practice their religion freely?
(a) Tag buildings with Pirate-fish stencils.
(b) Stage a protest.
(c) Sulk.
(d) Write a letter.

15. What holiday does Henderson say affects the climate?
(a) St. Patrick's Day.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Easter.
(d) Halloween.

Short Answer Questions

1. What holiday celebrates the time the Flying Spaghetti Monster first began touching humans with his Noodly Appendage?

2. What is scrapple made of?

3. In "Fund-Raising," what is not required by the Flying Spaghetti Monster church?

4. When is a parrot -- or parrot substitute -- useful to a Pirate?

5. In James Blackburn, Ph.D.'s note, what does EGO stand for?

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