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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 does the Flying Spaghetti Monster reiterate to Einstein in the photo included in "Key Moments in Pastafarian History?"

2. How long should potential converts try Pastafarianism before converting?

3. What is the only day Pastafarians do not spread the word of the Flying Spaghetti Monster?

4. What is the purpose of the Enlightenment Institute?

5. Why do Pastafarians tend to be secretive?

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

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

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

5. Why did the Flying Spaghetti Monster tell the midget to create pasta?

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

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

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

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

10. What retail store does Henderson mention in the section dedicated to the Pastafarian holiday called "Holiday," and why does he mention that store?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining Henderson's argument that the Flying Spaghetti Monster is responsible for the theory of Intelligent Design. Some questions you may want to consider include: How does Henderson's depiction of Intelligent Design proponents mesh with the above argument? If the FSM created ID, and the FSM is also responsible for making the Earth look like the product of Evolution, what does that say about the debate between Evolution and ID?

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay explaining parody as a literary genre. Explain the genre and its characteristics, being sure to include examples of famous parodies and explaining how and why The Gospel of the Flying Spaghetti Monster qualifies as a parody. Be sure to include detains from Henderson's book and explain what they are parodying. Support any and all assertions with quotes or examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

Study the concept of peer review that Henderson mentions in his book. Write an essay about the "Communion Test" experiments Henderson runs, and critique his experiments as though you were reviewing his work as part of the peer review process. It may help to look up some examples of peer-reviewed articles or theories.

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