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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. What is one trait of human beings that Sagan cites as being responsible for our belief in our importance in the universe?
(a) Insecurity.
(b) Industry.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Creativity.

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

3. What is unusual about Uranus's orientation?
(a) It is the only planet that lies perfectly in the ecliptic.
(b) It wobbles constantly.
(c) It is laid on its side.
(d) It shifts from time to time.

4. Titan orbits what planet?
(a) Saturn.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Jupiter.
(d) Uranus.

5. Many of organic molecules arrived on Earth from what source?
(a) Meteors.
(b) Space dust.
(c) Asteroids.
(d) Comets.

Short Answer Questions

1. Conditions of what type were extremely important in the creation of early life on Earth?

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 the constituent particle of light?

4. Sagan says that which of the following is the most immediately obvious thing about the Earth?

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

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