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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Great Demotions, Chapter 4, A Universe Not Made For Us.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sagan uses what term to describe a theology that requires God to intentionally mislead human scientists?
(a) Malevolent.
(b) Unsupportable.
(c) Typical.
(d) Dogmatic.

2. In what century was the geocentric theory conclusively disproved?
(a) The 21st century.
(b) The 11th century.
(c) The 19th century.
(d) The 13th century.

3. As of 1990, how many planets did the Voyager craft explore?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

4. What did ancient people notice about planets that set them apart from the stars?
(a) They grew closer from time to time.
(b) They had unique colors.
(c) They were much larger.
(d) They had complex motions and were not fixed.

5. Sagan suggests that the image of the "pale blue dot" teaches the need for what?
(a) Peace.
(b) Space exploration.
(c) Science education.
(d) Kindness.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Anthropic Principle is divided into two theories that are termed what?

2. Which of the following does Sagan NOT cite as evidence for the age of the universe?

3. How old does Sagan state that "fundamentalist monotheists" believe the Earth to be?

4. Sagan describes humans as which of the following, with respect to their arrival in the universe?

5. The "great demotions" are changes in thinking about the status of what?

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