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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. What group of people does Henderson say will likely not be open to converting to Pastafarianism?

2. What is wrong with the beer in Pastafarian hell?

3. What may throw off a Pastafarian's depth perception?

4. According to Susan Johnson, Ph.D., what do the Flying Spaghetti Monster's meatballs symbolize?

5. In "Fund-Raising," what is not required by the Flying Spaghetti Monster church?

Short Essay Questions

1. Name three things that are necessary to do or have in order to act like a Pirate.

2. What is the significance of the hieroglyph that allegedly shows the Flying Spaghetti Monster in an Egyptian tomb?

3. In addition to pamphlets, what are the "intrepid soldiers of the FSM" armed with?

4. What motivation does Henderson offer to Pastafarians to contribute to their church?

5. Why did Charles Darwin's father threaten to "remove young Charles' colander and other kitchen utensils?"

6. According to Henderson, why should Pastafarian missionaries spend their time in high-traffic areas?

7. Why does Henderson suggest gluing the googly eyes to pipe-cleaners first while making the Flying Spaghetti Monster Simulacrum?

8. Why do contemporary "Pirates," like sports teams, pirate costumes, and literal pirates, not positively influence global weather?

9. What method of fund-raising employed by televangelist Christians does Henderson consider unethical?

10. In his first pamphlet, what three reasons does Henderson offer non-believers to convert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Henderson often focuses extensively on the theory of Evolution. Write an essay that includes a short history of Evolution, including its origins, what it teaches, and some evidences scientists use to support the theory. In your essay, also include Henderson's arguments against Evolution. Can the two theories (Evolution and Flying Spaghetti Monsterism) ever be reconciled? If the FSM created Evolution, can it still be considered a possible theory?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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