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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. What do chimps insert reeds into in order to get protein?
(a) Termite mounds.
(b) Bee hives.
(c) Grub burrows.
(d) BBQ pits.

2. What are Maxwell's calculations written in?
(a) Multivariable calculus.
(b) Vector calculus.
(c) Latin.
(d) Algebraic calculus.

3. What is 'soul-stuff' not made of?
(a) Ions.
(b) Mana.
(c) Energy.
(d) Matter.

4. Why has quantum mechanics not been popularized?
(a) Quantum mechanics has been popularized, and it is very popular.
(b) It is excruciatingly boring.
(c) It is very difficult for ordinary people to understand.
(d) Its implications are unsettling.

5. What did Carlos and his manager do to the host of the Australian Today Show?
(a) All of the below.
(b) Leave the set of his show.
(c) Put a curse on him.
(d) Throw water at him.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the last execution for witchcraft in America?

2. Why is it interesting to write for Parade magazine?

3. What do kids have an irresistible urge to do?

4. What is there so such thing as?

5. What hunting people lives in the Kalahari desert?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens to students between kindergarten and graduating high school?

3. Describe the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798.

4. What is the story of Frederick Bailey?

5. What great responsibility does science have?

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

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

8. What happens in environments of established knowledge? What happens when what needs to be learned changes quickly?

9. What is Carl Sagan's favorite sport? Why?

10. Describe the accomplishments of Linus Pauling.

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