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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. According to Henderson, DNA looks what what shape of pasta?
2. What does Henderson say is the purpose of chihuahuas and poodles?
3. When did the Flying Spaghetti Monster reveal Himself to man?
4. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," where does Longshanks say Bobby Henderson purportedly sleep?
5. According to Henderson, science will no longer be limited by what?
Short Essay Questions
1. Snodgrass and Jaffari speculate that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is "trying to rekindle the low-carb diet craze" instead of eradicating what negative elements?
2. Why does Henderson say his "Communion Test" is so significant, even though supernatural science provides irrefutable proof of the Flying Spaghetti Monster's existence?
3. What about the authors themselves makes Snodgrass and Jaffari assert that their Unintelligent Design theory appeals to religious people and "brainiacs" alike?
4. Henderson is convinced that the more one reads his book, the more convinced they will become about two specific points. What are they?
5. In his proposed experiment in "Kiwi Birds: Flightless?" what does Henderson suggest the researcher do to give the kiwi bird motivation to fly?
6. What makes Henderson speculate that Evolution could "just mean growing old?"
7. Why does Henderson argue that we are not made in the image of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?
8. What about the Communion Test makes it a good way to prove the existence of the Flying Spaghetti Monster to unbelievers?
9. 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?
10. What point does Henderson use to try to urge people to try Pastafarianism at the end of "A Letter from Bobby Henderson?"
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In several sections of The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, Henderson deals with the theory of natural selection. Write an essay describing the process of natural selection and citing scientifically accepted evidence to support that theory. How does Henderson explain natural selection? What are some examples Henderson cites to support his explanation? What are the differences and similarities between Henderson's explanation and the scientific explanation of the process?
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay using the section entitled "Toward a New SuperScient" as an inspiration. Take one of two positions; one, that science and superstition should be kept entirely separate, or the other, the superstition and science should be taught together. What are the pros of the chosen position? Use Henderson's book and other outside sources to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Using the various proofs included in the "Enlightenment Institute" section of Henderson's book, choose one method employed by more than one author (mathematics, science, logic, history, etc) to try to prove the existence of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Write your own essay asserting that the Flying Spaghetti Monster does indeed exist, using phrases from your chosen proofs to support any assertions you may make.
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