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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 ACLU stand for?

2. Who was the scientific director of the Manhattan project?

3. What did the United States have in its early years?

4. What is 'soul-stuff' not made of?

5. What does Paul the Apostle counsel us to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the accomplishments of Linus Pauling.

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

3. What did James Clerk Maxwell achieve?

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

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

6. What is the relationship between ancient hunters and scientists?

7. What great responsibility does science have?

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

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

10. What is the story of Frederick Bailey?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that argues for or against the censorship of Carl Sagan's ideas based upon their potential to offend readers. Be sure to address:

1) Any concerns regarding freedom of speech/expression, including their limits.

2) Whether or not Sagan's views offend you.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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