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

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

3. Scientists say kiwi birds never developed what ability?
(a) The ability to sing.
(b) The ability of flight.
(c) The ability to see at night.
(d) The ability to run quickly.

4. Henderson notes that college students tend to consume large amounts of what beverage?
(a) Beer.
(b) Water.
(c) Kool-Aid.
(d) Soda.

5. What does SuperScience stand for?
(a) Super-Lame Science.
(b) Supernatural Science.
(c) Superfluous Science.
(d) Super-Awesome Science.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Henderson say witches are no longer a problem in the 21st century?

2. What animal is NOT listed as an example of Unintelligent Design?

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

4. When completing Henderson's experiment, how long should one boil the subatomic strings?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What about the authors themselves makes Snodgrass and Jaffari assert that their Unintelligent Design theory appeals to religious people and "brainiacs" alike?

3. Why does Henderson argue that we are not made in the image of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?

4. What point does Henderson use to try to urge people to try Pastafarianism at the end of "A Letter from Bobby Henderson?"

5. Henderson is convinced that the more one reads his book, the more convinced they will become about two specific points. What are they?

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

7. What does Henderson say is the more likely ancestor of humanity; apes or Pirates? Why?

8. Why have Intelligent Design proponents been "targeting education officials?"

9. How does Henderson describe science at the beginning of "Toward a New SuperScience?"

10. What is peer review?

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