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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, You Are Here, Chapter 2, Aberrations of Light.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How fast was Voyager I moving in 1990?
(a) 10,000 mph.
(b) 500 mph.
(c) 1,000 mph.
(d) 40,000 mph.

2. As of 1990, how many moons did the Voyager craft explore?
(a) Ten.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Six.
(d) Thirty.

3. Sagan suggests that the image of the "pale blue dot" teaches the need for what?
(a) Science education.
(b) Peace.
(c) Kindness.
(d) Space exploration.

4. What concept does Sagan suggest that the image of the "pale blue dot" mocks?
(a) Human achievement.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Human conceit.
(d) Technology.

5. In what century was the geocentric theory conclusively disproved?
(a) The 21st century.
(b) The 11th century.
(c) The 13th century.
(d) The 19th century.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Geocentric theory state?

2. What was the state of the knowledge and belief about life on other planets at the time the book was written?

3. What is notable about the Sun's light in Sagan's distant picture of the Earth?

4. Which of the following is a major point opponents of space exploration raise?

5. What is the major difference between space exploration and human exploration in the past?

(see the answer key)

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