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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," who does Longshanks say are NOT voices for Evolution?
2. In Longshanks' Evolutionary explanation of televisions, what is NOT included in his list of components?
3. If students are our future, what does Henderson say is also our future?
4. What scientist is NOT included in Longshanks list of Evolution proponents?
5. What does Henderson say the Flying Spaghetti Monster spreads with his Noodly Appendage?
Short Essay Questions
1. In Henderson's "Unified Spaghetti Theory," how can the reader create life?
2. What discovery about penicillium mold and bacteria was first noticed by Sir Alexander Fleming?
3. Why does Henderson write, "I can safely say, then, that anyone against the inclusion of supernatural theories into science wants children to starve?"
4. 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?
5. Why have Intelligent Design proponents been "targeting education officials?"
6. According to Snodgrass and Jaffari, what was the Flying Spaghetti Monster's state of mind when he created the universe?
7. 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?
8. What is peer review?
9. What about the authors themselves makes Snodgrass and Jaffari assert that their Unintelligent Design theory appeals to religious people and "brainiacs" alike?
10. In Longshanks' note, how does Longshanks describe the concepts of Intelligent Design and Evolution?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay assessing Henderson's statement that "Pastafarianism is the only religion based on empirical evidence." What empirical evidence does Henderson use to support Pastafarianism? How does Henderson's assertion mesh with his inclusion of elements like "SuperScience" and Henderson's insistence that all theories are equally valid?
Essay Topic 2
In an essay, analyze the debate about the inclusion of alternate theories in school curricula. Include the positions of at least three groups; Evolutionists, Intelligent Design proponents, and Pastarians. Include each groups' major arguments, proofs, and evidence for their stances.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay comparing and contrasting stories in "The Holy Noodle" with the myths and stories they parody. Some questions you may want to consider include: What myths and stories are parodied? What are the similarities and differences between Henderson's story and its mythical counterpart? What does Henderson accomplish by parodying the stories?
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