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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. Who is Shirley MacLaine?

2. Who do not know enough not to ask important questions?

3. Who was Frederick Bailey?

4. What are the chances of being cured at Lourdes?

5. How are scientists generally portrayed on television?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What great responsibility does science have?

3. What does Alan Cromer say about the emergence of science? What does Sagan think of this thesis?

4. Describe the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798.

5. How does Sagan explain the conflict between our material being and the perceived spiritual world?

6. Describe the accomplishments of Linus Pauling.

7. What is the difference between science and faith healing?

8. How is the baloney detection kit used in this chapter?

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

10. What is the story of Carlos?

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 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 3

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.

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