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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was first observed on Mars in 1877?
(a) Cities.
(b) Martians.
(c) Canals.
(d) A face.

2. What percentage of Americans are "scientifically illiterate?"
(a) 95%.
(b) 42%.
(c) 50%.
(d) 88%.

3. What did the Count of St. Germain claim to be?
(a) An alien.
(b) Immortal.
(c) Jesus.
(d) A wizard.

4. What is Congress dissolving as Carl writes this book?
(a) The Office of Technology Assessment.
(b) The Department of Agriculture.
(c) The Council for Scientific Awareness.
(d) The National Board of Science.

5. What did John Glenn report seeing outside his spacecraft?
(a) Aliens.
(b) Eyes.
(c) Fireflies.
(d) Angels.

Short Answer Questions

1. Humans are more closely related to chimpanzees than _____________________.

2. 'Those in power ... have a vested interest in discouraging _____________.'

3. What is one of the 'great commandments of science?'

4. What is the only field where things are known for certain?

5. What is Carl Sagan in love with?

(see the answer key)

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