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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. What is the "random and heartless struggle for dominance, commonly known as the survival of the fittest" described by Longshanks in his note?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Rush hour.
(c) Youth group.
(d) High school.

2. What is the "one undeniable theory" mentioned in "An Alternate Vision?"
(a) The Flying Spaghetti Monster forgot about Earth.
(b) The Flying Spaghetti Monster does not like people.
(c) The Flying Spaghetti Monster is bored with mankind.
(d) The Flying Spaghetti Monster is not very bright.

3. What was the average height for humans two thousand years ago?
(a) Four feet six inches.
(b) Three feet four inches.
(c) Five feet three inches.
(d) Seven feet nine inches.

4. What does the factory in Flying Spaghetti Monsterism's heaven make?
(a) Robots.
(b) Yo-yos.
(c) Strippers.
(d) Dinosaurs.

5. What is the other name for Flying Spaghetti Monsterism?
(a) The Cult of Tortellini.
(b) The Holy Order of Rotini.
(c) Macaronism.
(d) Pastafarianism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a word that Henderson says refers to the Flying Spaghetti Monster's mischeviousness?

2. What scientist is NOT included in Longshanks list of Evolution proponents?

3. What does Henderson say may cause proponents of Intelligent Design to join with Pastafarians?

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

5. In the experiment Henderson describes, what should one do with the kiwi birds to test their ability to fly?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Henderson asserts that the Earth is actually 5,000 years old. How does he explain the scientific evidence that the Earth is actually billions of years old?

3. According to Henderson, why is college so expensive?

4. What are the two reasons Henderson gives for the decrease in witches in modern society?

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

6. Name three examples of choices Longshanks lists as being offered to Americans.

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

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

9. What evidence does Henderson use to support his theory that kiwi birds are lazy?

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

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