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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When was Sputnik 1 launched?
(a) October 4, 1977.
(b) October 4, 1947.
(c) October 4, 1967.
(d) October 4, 1957.

2. What do religions use to validate themselves?
(a) Prophecy.
(b) Hysteria.
(c) Mythology.
(d) Witch-burning.

3. What did the Roper poll not ask?
(a) Whether or not the respondents had actually been abducted.
(b) Why the respondents believe in aliens.
(c) Whether or not the respondents have a history of mental illness.
(d) What they thought the purpose of the abductions is.

4. What did Carl see in a brooding storm cloud near Fiji?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) A terrifying monster.
(c) A brooding storm.
(d) An apocalyptic vision.

5. 'It is a characteristic conceit of our species to put a human face on ____________________.'
(a) Random cosmic violence.
(b) Various interplanetary travels.
(c) Linear chaotic elements.
(d) Assorted dimensional rifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year's World Fair introduced Carl Sagan to science?

2. Who is the father of medicine?

3. What do humans crave?

4. What does not sell well?

5. How many of the world's scientists work at least part time for the military?

(see the answer key)

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