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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. In James Blackburn, Ph.D.'s note, what does EGO stand for?

3. What point can Intelligent Design proponents and Pastafarians agree upon?

4. Who was Aristotle's pupil?

5. Henderson says that Leonardo Da Vinci invented what video game?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What "one troubling misunderstanding" about Pastafarian saints does Henderson address in "A Guide to the Holidays?"

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

5. What did Giordano Bruno do as a spy against the Catholics that causes Henderson to dub him "a major asshole?"

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

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

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

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

In an essay, analyze the debate about the inclusion of alternate theories in school curricula. Include the positions of at least three groups; Evolutionists, Intelligent Design proponents, and Pastarians. Include each groups' major arguments, proofs, and evidence for their stances.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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