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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 does Henderson say is creator of the theory of Intelligent Design?

2. In Longshanks' Evolutionary explanation of televisions, what is NOT included in his list of components?

3. Why does the Flying Spaghetti Monster manipulate scientific data?

4. Why does Henderson speculate that praying does not cure disease?

5. In "An Alternative Viewpoint," who does Longshanks say will have won if Intelligent Design is not taught in schools?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Henderson, why is beer beneficial to college students?

2. Why have Intelligent Design proponents been "targeting education officials?"

3. What are some of the "disturbing rumors" about Bobby Henderson that Longshanks lists in his note?

4. In his proposed experiment in "Kiwi Birds: Flightless?" what does Henderson suggest the researcher do to give the kiwi bird motivation to fly?

5. What evidence does Henderson use to support his theory that kiwi birds are lazy?

6. Why did Portuguese sailors give the dodo bird its name?

7. What discovery about penicillium mold and bacteria was first noticed by Sir Alexander Fleming?

8. What does Henderson say is the more likely ancestor of humanity; apes or Pirates? Why?

9. In Henderson's "Unified Spaghetti Theory," how can the reader create life?

10. Why does Henderson write, "I can safely say, then, that anyone against the inclusion of supernatural theories into science wants children to starve?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Write an essay assessing Henderson's statement that "Pastafarianism is the only religion based on empirical evidence." What empirical evidence does Henderson use to support Pastafarianism? How does Henderson's assertion mesh with his inclusion of elements like "SuperScience" and Henderson's insistence that all theories are equally valid?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing and contrasting Pastafarianism to two other religious parodies. In your essay, summarize the different parodies and explain their significance. Some questions you may want to consider include: What do the parodies have in common? How are they different? What have been some responses to those parodies? What is the purpose behind the parodies? Use quotes and examples from each parody.

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