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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, why might the Flying Spaghetti Monster have interfered with aboriginal hunters?
2. What holiday falls on September 19th every year?
3. In "Fund-Raising," what is not required by the Flying Spaghetti Monster church?
4. What group of Christians "should be avoided at all costs?"
5. Fill in the blank: "Pastafarians don't rest on their ______."
Short Essay Questions
1. What motivation does Henderson offer to Pastafarians to contribute to their church?
2. What "interesting place" is tagged with the Pirate-fish stencil in the "Swag" section of the book?
3. In his first pamphlet, what three reasons does Henderson offer non-believers to convert?
4. In addition to pamphlets, what are the "intrepid soldiers of the FSM" armed with?
5. Why does Henderson suggest gluing the googly eyes to pipe-cleaners first while making the Flying Spaghetti Monster Simulacrum?
6. What did Giordano Bruno do as a spy against the Catholics that causes Henderson to dub him "a major asshole?"
7. Why did Charles Darwin's father threaten to "remove young Charles' colander and other kitchen utensils?"
8. What does Henderson say to Evolutionists in his "Final Note?"
9. Why do contemporary "Pirates," like sports teams, pirate costumes, and literal pirates, not positively influence global weather?
10. What does Henderson say is the only way to avoid inaction, and what does he recommend Pirates do?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay explaining Pastafarianism as a religion. Explain Pastafarianism's beliefs, deity, history/ mythology, Pastafarianists' means of proselytizing, and the controversy surrounding the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster.
Essay Topic 2
Using the various proofs included in the "Enlightenment Institute" section of Henderson's book, choose one method employed by more than one author (mathematics, science, logic, history, etc) to try to prove the existence of the Flying Spaghetti Monster. Write your own essay asserting that the Flying Spaghetti Monster does indeed exist, using phrases from your chosen proofs to support any assertions you may make.
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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