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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, An American Ship at the Frontiers of the Solar System, Chapter 10, Sacred Black.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is notable about the Sun's light in Sagan's distant picture of the Earth?
(a) It appears to bathe the Earth in light.
(b) It creates a halo around the Earth.
(c) It is extremely dim.
(d) It appears as many distinct shafts of light.

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

3. 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.

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

5. Which other nation besides the United States led the way in space exploration?
(a) China.
(b) France.
(c) Japan.
(d) The Soviet Union.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What scientist is well-known for writing about the differences between species of animals?

3. What visual resolution would be required to determine that humans are related to the intelligence on Earth?

4. As of 1990, how many moons did the Voyager craft explore?

5. What form do the materials that planets emerge from take before they coalesce into proto-planets?

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