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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 was Carl Sagan a member of?

2. Essentially, what are all UFO cases?

3. Claims that cannot be tested are _______________.

4. What is the only field where things are known for certain?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Malleus Maleficarum and the effect it had upon human history.

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

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

4. What is the common theme in the advertisements in UFO magazines?

5. What is Sagan trying to say with the dragon analogy?

6. What is the significance of hallucinations?

7. Why does Sagan believe that there might actually have been secret investigative teams to look into reports of UFOs?

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

9. What is Carl Sagan afraid of? Has it already happened?

10. What is Sagan's disagreement with his friend John Mack? Why does John believe what he does?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about a technology or invention that has had a negative impact upon humanity. Be sure to include:

1) Examples to back up your point.

2) Recommendations on what to do about the technology.

3) Lessons that can be learned from this technology in order to prevent future harm.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay from a psychological standpoint that attempts to examine why humans want to believe in 'fantastic' ideas such as alien abduction, crystal powers, and the supernatural. Be sure to:

1) Use at least two sources.

2) Remain objective.

3) Avoid addressing the credibility of phenomenon, limit the subject matter to psychological issues.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that tells the story of a scientist who has shown exceptional courage and bravery in standing by their claims and research.

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