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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 Silas Newton's alien gear made of?

2. What does not sell well?

3. Who were responsible for the original crop circles?

4. 'It is a characteristic conceit of our species to put a human face on ____________________.'

5. Which branch of science cannot foretell the future?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Carl Sagan is strange about the way people use the acronym 'UFO?'

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

3. What is the significance of hallucinations?

4. What is the story of Franz Mesmer?

5. How was Kenneth Arnold misquoted?

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

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

8. Describe the joke made by the driver.

9. Describe the typical alien abduction scenario.

10. What is Mr. Buckley's problem with science?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay that presents a plan for a community project to promote science education. Be sure to address:

1) How the project will spark scientific interest in young people.

2) How funding for the project can be secured.

3) Any major challenges that the project will face, and how they can be overcome.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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