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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What country is Nicholas Spanos from?

2. What does magic require from the audience?

3. How many people suffer kidney failure from the use of painkillers?

4. Claims that cannot be tested are _______________.

5. In Sagan's analogy, what is living in the garage?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story of Franz Mesmer?

2. According to Carl Sagan, is spirituality compatible with science? Do you agree?

3. According to J.B.S. Haldane, what is the relationship between eternity and reincarnation?

4. Describe the response the sample got from readers.

5. What is an 'error bar?'

6. What is the story of Paul Ingram?

7. Describe the strange case of Dr. Robert Lindner and Kirk Allen?

8. What does Carl Sagan say about human nature and patterns?

9. What problems does Sagan describe about the 1992 Roper poll?

10. Why is Hippocrates important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that explains the ideal role of skepticism in the education of our youth. Be sure to address:

1) The advantages and disadvantages of a highly skeptical younger generation.

2) The emotional effects of skepticism on young people.

3) Whether fact or fantasy is more important for the development of children.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that compares and contrasts accounts of demonic encounters/possession with that of alien abduction. Be sure to address:

1) The psychological factors inherent in the cases.

2) The role both still play in culture and society.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the relationship between commerce and the paranormal. Be sure to include:

1) Examples of people who have made money through the paranormal.

2) A discussion on whether or not the industry should be regulated.

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