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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," who does Longshanks say are NOT voices for Evolution?
(a) Judges.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Scientists.
(d) Liberal media.

2. What day of the week is the Flying Spaghetti Monster's chosen holiday?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Friday.

3. Who are the Chosen People of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?
(a) Italians.
(b) Midgets.
(c) Children.
(d) Pirates.

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

5. What does Henderson NOT use to prove the inferiority of empirical science?
(a) The eradication of wizards.
(b) The elimination of demon-induced illnesses.
(c) The extermination of witches.
(d) The lack of discovery of new land.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since the Flying Spaghetti Monster created the Earth?

2. In "An Alternative Vision," what "grim reality" is NOT mentioned?

3. According to Henderson, what could happen to make man grow shorter after getting so tall in contemporary times?

4. What does Henderson say are the two forms of selection?

5. What must exist for science and religion to exist peacefully side by side?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. According to Henderson, why is beer beneficial to college students?

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

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

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

6. What type of organization is Henderson afraid his readers will think the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster is? What kind of organization does Henderson say Pastafarianism actually is?

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

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

9. In "Toward a New SuperScience, what are some reasons Henderson says supernatural science or superstition should be combined with empirical science?

10. Explain Henderson's Flying Spaghetti Monster theory of gravity.

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