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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 "Fund-Raising," what is not required by the Flying Spaghetti Monster church?
2. Fill in the blank: "Pastafarians don't rest on their ______."
3. What is the official religion of Japan?
4. What was the Big Bang?
5. What holiday to Pastafarians celebrate by eating only Ramen noodles?
Short Essay Questions
1. What "interesting place" is tagged with the Pirate-fish stencil in the "Swag" section of the book?
2. What does Henderson say is the only way to avoid inaction, and what does he recommend Pirates do?
3. In his first pamphlet, what three reasons does Henderson offer non-believers to convert?
4. What is the "olive branch" Henderson offers to Intelligent Design proponents in his "Final Note?"
5. What about the pasta shape called couscous supports the assertion that the Flying Spaghetti Monster gives "a gift of pasta to which [people] can understand?"
6. What retail store does Henderson mention in the section dedicated to the Pastafarian holiday called "Holiday," and why does he mention that store?
7. Why does Henderson suggest gluing the googly eyes to pipe-cleaners first while making the Flying Spaghetti Monster Simulacrum?
8. What is the significance of the hieroglyph that allegedly shows the Flying Spaghetti Monster in an Egyptian tomb?
9. What does Henderson say to Evolutionists in his "Final Note?"
10. What method of fund-raising employed by televangelist Christians does Henderson consider unethical?
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 comparing and contrasting Pastafarianism to two other religious parodies. In your essay, summarize the different parodies and explain their significance. Some questions you may want to consider include: What do the parodies have in common? How are they different? What have been some responses to those parodies? What is the purpose behind the parodies? Use quotes and examples from each parody.
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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