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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 percentage of students in the U.S. dislike school?

2. What did U.S. students average on a global algebra test?

3. What may have been the decisive element in the Allied victory in World War II?

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

5. What is it impossible to tell?

Short Essay Questions

1. How are scientists generally portrayed on television?

2. What is the distinction between science and 'shamanism' or religious doctrine?

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

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

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

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

7. What lessons can be learned from the legal system and applied to matters of politics, economics, religion, and ethics?

8. What was the HCUA?

9. What is the story of Carlos?

10. Describe the accomplishments of Linus Pauling.

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 describing the so-called face on Mars, and what we can learn from its example. Be sure to address:

1) Any possibility that the face is real.

2) What the controversy surrounding the face demonstrates about human nature.

3) Why humans would want to believe in a real face on Mars.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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