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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who sets limits on human ingenuity?
(a) Scientists.
(b) Governments.
(c) God.
(d) Nature.

2. What disease does quinine help relieve the symptoms of?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Diabetes.
(c) Malaria.
(d) Dengue fever.

3. What does SDI stand for?
(a) Stealth Death Initiator.
(b) Solar Density Inhibitor.
(c) Strategic Defense Initiative.
(d) Star Destroyer Interdictor.

4. How did Albert Einstein describe Linus Pauling?
(a) A 'real jerk.'
(b) A 'real friend.'
(c) A 'real pain.'
(d) A 'real genius.'

5. When was the last execution for witchcraft in America?
(a) 1692.
(b) 1745.
(c) 1684.
(d) 1610.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do chimps insert reeds into in order to get protein?

2. What is taboo in all societies?

3. In 1993, how many of the people of China, as in America, knew the Earth went around the sun once a year?

4. According to Benjamin Franklin, what does every age have?

5. What is 'soul-stuff' not made of?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Edward Teller react to the theory on nuclear winter?

2. What lessons can be learned from the legal system and applied to matters of politics, economics, religion, and ethics?

3. How does Sagan explain the conflict between our material being and the perceived spiritual world?

4. What does Alan Cromer say about the emergence of science? What does Sagan think of this thesis?

5. What great responsibility does science have?

6. How is the baloney detection kit used in this chapter?

7. What is the story of Carlos?

8. What negative traits sometimes exist in skeptics?

9. Describe the response that Carl Sagan's article in Parade magazine received from readers?

10. What is the relationship between ancient hunters and scientists?

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