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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is at the core of the Earth?
(a) A perfect crystal.
(b) Aliens.
(c) Atomic fire.
(d) Molten rock.

2. What is spoofing?
(a) Copycat UFO hoaxes.
(b) A form of comedy.
(c) Testing enemy air defenses.
(d) Dangerous stunt piloting.

3. What group 'powerfully influenced' Christian philosophy?
(a) Aristoteliens.
(b) The students of Socrates.
(c) Platonists.
(d) Neo-Platonists.

4. What is taboo in all societies?
(a) Abandoning the elderly.
(b) Spiritualism.
(c) Eating pork.
(d) Incest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the fortune-teller say to a client in Sagan's favorite cartoon?

2. What is the new name for Constantinople?

3. What is the contrail of Aurora said to look like?

4. How many Americans believe in reincarnation?

5. What nicknames did Rep. J. Parnell Thomas give to Dr. Edward U. Condon?

(see the answer key)

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