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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. According to Henderson, what does the Flying Spaghetti Monster theory of gravity lack that could make the theory more accepted?
2. What is the "one undeniable theory" mentioned in "An Alternate Vision?"
3. Why does Henderson say The Flying Spaghetti Monster made the duck-billed platypus?
4. What does Henderson say led to the Passenger Pigeon's extinction?
5. What must be taught to "give young students' minds a broad foundation?"
Short Essay Questions
1. In Longshanks' note, how does Longshanks describe the concepts of Intelligent Design and Evolution?
2. Why have Intelligent Design proponents been "targeting education officials?"
3. Henderson asserts that the Earth is actually 5,000 years old. How does he explain the scientific evidence that the Earth is actually billions of years old?
4. Explain Henderson's Flying Spaghetti Monster theory of gravity.
5. Why did Portuguese sailors give the dodo bird its name?
6. What are some of the "disturbing rumors" about Bobby Henderson that Longshanks lists in his note?
7. What does Henderson say is the more likely ancestor of humanity; apes or Pirates? Why?
8. According to Henderson, what will happen when "the god-hating communists have won?"
9. Name three examples of choices Longshanks lists as being offered to Americans.
10. What makes Henderson speculate that Evolution could "just mean growing old?"
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In an essay, analyze the debate about the inclusion of alternate theories in school curricula. Include the positions of at least three groups; Evolutionists, Intelligent Design proponents, and Pastarians. Include each groups' major arguments, proofs, and evidence for their stances.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay using the section entitled "Toward a New SuperScient" as an inspiration. Take one of two positions; one, that science and superstition should be kept entirely separate, or the other, the superstition and science should be taught together. What are the pros of the chosen position? Use Henderson's book and other outside sources to support your arguments.
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about persecution faced by the Pastafarian church. Topics one may want to consider include: the battle between Pirates and Hari Krishnas, Henderson's arguments about including Pastafarianism in schools, the general reception of Pastafarianism as described by Henderson, and Henderson's advice about persecution included in "A Final Note from Bobby Henderson and His Staff."
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