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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, The Gates of the Wonder World Open, Chapter 16, Scaling Heaven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Sagan think that the human race will be "on its way"?
(a) When we reach another star.
(b) When we begin colonizing other planets.
(c) When we begin living in space.
(d) When we make contact with another intelligent species.

2. What fault does Sagan admit that science has?
(a) It fails to uplift human spirits.
(b) It is always inaccurate.
(c) It can only develop theories, not laws.
(d) It is marred by human perception and arrogance.

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that Sagan says life seems to be?
(a) Insignificant.
(b) Absurd.
(c) Intentional.
(d) Meaningless.

4. What role does Sagan suggest that religion has played in the development of science?
(a) Science progressed in spite of religion.
(b) Religion informs and guides scientific development.
(c) Religiously-minded individuals often become scientists.
(d) Religion has aided science in significant ways.

5. What does Neptune's moon have less of compared to Titan?
(a) Potassium.
(b) Ice.
(c) Carbon.
(d) Iron.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sagan uses what term to describe a theology that requires God to intentionally mislead human scientists?

2. How well does Sagan say his typical audience handles the practical details of a Mars mission?

3. What was Neptune's position in the solar system as of the writing of this book?

4. What does Sagan say is an easy way to visually identify planets?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that early planets may have been made incapable of bearing life?

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