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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, theories are not the same as:

2. What is the main component in the Flying Spaghetti Monster Simulacrum?

3. Why was the Flying Spaghetti Monster left out of the portrait of the signing of the American Constitution?

4. What does the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster NOT sell to raise money?

5. What is the official religion of Japan?

Short Essay Questions

1. In "A Pastafarian Guide to Propaganda," what is the specific reason that Henderson says Pastafarians do not base their religion on dogma?

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

3. What does Henderson say to Evolutionists in his "Final Note?"

4. What does Henderson say is the only way to avoid inaction, and what does he recommend Pirates do?

5. What is implied in the photograph that shows the Flying Spaghetti Monster present at a lunar landing?

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

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

8. Why did Galileo go on trial for his theories?

9. What did the Flying Spaghetti Monster do on the night of the Second Day?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Henderson reiterates the importance of Pirates in numerous places throughout The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Write an essay discussing the importance of that group of people to Flying Spaghetti Monsterism. Topics that should be covered include the significance of Pirates to the church as a whole, their effect on global weather, and the differences between FSM Pirates and contemporary pirates.

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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