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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Among the Moons of Saturn, Chapter 8, The First New Planet.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Sagan says that which of the following is the most immediately obvious thing about the Earth?
(a) The existence of intelligent life.
(b) The existence of life.
(c) Its meteorological features.
(d) Its geological features.

3. What is notable about pictures taken of the Earth from the moon?
(a) There is no visible sign of mankind.
(b) The Earth is always in a half-eclipse.
(c) The Earth appears completely dark.
(d) No landmasses can be seen.

4. As of 1990, how many planets did the Voyager craft explore?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

5. Sagan describes humans as which of the following, with respect to their arrival in the universe?
(a) Early adopters.
(b) Slow movers.
(c) Extreme latecomers.
(d) Middling achievers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is one of the "great demotions" that Sagan cites?

2. The Anthropic Principle is divided into two theories that are termed what?

3. How does Sagan say that science relates to the existence of a divine being?

4. What concept does Sagan suggest that the image of the "pale blue dot" mocks?

5. Which of the following does Sagan NOT cite as evidence for the age of the universe?

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