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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Henderson say "no one in the real world is going to take Evolution seriously?"
(a) It is too controversial.
(b) It is an old-fashioned theory.
(c) It is obviously wrong.
(d) It is just a theory.

3. According to Henderson, man is created in whose image?
(a) Jains.
(b) Catholics.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Midgets.

4. What is the term scientists use to explain human' ability to "mimic the forces of nature?"
(a) Natural selection.
(b) Subconscious selection.
(c) Artificial selection.
(d) Conscious selection.

5. What term does Henderson use to describe empirical science?
(a) A fad.
(b) A fling.
(c) Cliche.
(d) Passe.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the scientific theory of gravity, gravity is the force of attraction between what?

2. What was the average height for humans two thousand years ago?

3. What does Henderson say "fitness" in natural selection means?

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

5. In "More Evidence," where does Henderson look for evidence of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Portuguese sailors give the dodo bird its name?

2. What are some of the "disturbing rumors" about Bobby Henderson that Longshanks lists in his note?

3. In his proposed experiment in "Kiwi Birds: Flightless?" what does Henderson suggest the researcher do to give the kiwi bird motivation to fly?

4. Why does the world know so little about the treasure Pirates buried?

5. What makes Henderson speculate that Evolution could "just mean growing old?"

6. According to Snodgrass and Jaffari, what was the Flying Spaghetti Monster's state of mind when he created the universe?

7. What discovery about penicillium mold and bacteria was first noticed by Sir Alexander Fleming?

8. Why does Henderson assert that "one suggested theory is just as good as another?"

9. What is peer review?

10. Why does Henderson say his "Communion Test" is so significant, even though supernatural science provides irrefutable proof of the Flying Spaghetti Monster's existence?

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