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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. At the center of which galaxy are millions of voices reportedly singing 'Glory, glory, glory to the Lord on high?'

2. According to P.T. Barnum, what is born every minute?

3. Whose portrait can be seen on the Uranian moon Ariel?

4. What does Carl Sagan try not to think with?

5. What do humans crave?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the response the sample got from readers.

2. How was Kenneth Arnold misquoted?

3. Describe the joke made by the driver.

4. What does Carl Sagan say about the reliability of hypnosis?

5. Describe tabloid journalism and the effect that you think it has upon the world.

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

7. What is the significance of hallucinations?

8. What is the connection between science and pseudoscience?

9. Why is Hippocrates important?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that attempts to resolve the conflict between science and religion. Be sure to address:

1) Any groups or conflicts that are either resistant to resolution or impossible to resolve.

2) Any internal conflicts you have regarding science and faith, and how they can be resolved.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay on the case of Paul Ingram that either argues for or against his innocence. Be sure to use cited resources, and be sure to address:

1) The implications of the case for criminal law in general.

2) Arguments for or against the existence of Satanism in modern society.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that serves as the short biography of a faith healer, magician, or psychic. Be sure to address:

1) Motivations for becoming famous.

2) Responses to allegations of fraud.

3) Whether or not the person was proved to be fraudulent.

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