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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 major unknowns that Sagan says he will address in this book?
(a) Whether or not there is intelligent life on nearby planets.
(b) How humans can explore space.
(c) Why humans should explore space.
(d) What humanity's future is.

2. What type of waves could be analyzed to demonstrate that there is intelligent life on Earth?
(a) Microwaves.
(b) Cosmic waves.
(c) Radio waves.
(d) Ultraviolet waves.

3. What planet represents the farthest distance from Earth that the Voyager craft were intended to function at?
(a) Jupiter.
(b) Mars.
(c) Uranus.
(d) Saturn

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

5. What did Galileo demonstrate?
(a) The Earth is not the only planet.
(b) The moon does not orbit the Earth.
(c) The Sun is just a star.
(d) The stars are fixed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which planet was Voyager 2 intended to visit first?

2. How many planets were known to ancient people?

3. What role does Sagan suggest that religion has played in the development of science?

4. What planet did Sagan spend a great deal of time studying when an important space probe passed near it in 1976?

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

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