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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 does the fortune-teller say to a client in Sagan's favorite cartoon?

2. What is taboo in all societies?

3. What did Carlos and his manager do to the host of the Australian Today Show?

4. How are scientists generally portrayed on television?

5. Where did the experimental nature of science come from?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the response that Carl Sagan's article in Parade magazine received from readers?

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

5. What is the story of Frederick Bailey?

6. What is Carl Sagan's favorite sport? Why?

7. What happens in environments of established knowledge? What happens when what needs to be learned changes quickly?

8. Describe the accomplishments of Linus Pauling.

9. According to Sagan, why do we stereotype?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay describing the scientific method and its impact upon humanity. Be sure to address:

1) Why the scientific method is important.

2) The effect the scientific method has had upon humanity.

3) What you think the world would be like if the scientific method never existed.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay on the subject of science and spirituality. Be sure to address:

1) Whether or not science and spirituality are compatible, and why.

2) Your definition of spirituality and how it relates to your life.

3) How any conflict between science and spirituality in your life can be resolved.

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