View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which religion denies germ theory?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Scientology.
(c) Islam.
(d) Christian Science.

2. When was Sputnik 1 launched?
(a) October 4, 1947.
(b) October 4, 1957.
(c) October 4, 1977.
(d) October 4, 1967.

3. What does each field of science have?
(a) An unsolvable dilemma that leads to superstition.
(b) Supreme knowledge in its own area.
(c) Fans and well-wishers.
(d) Its own complement of pseudeoscience.

4. According to a 1992 Roper poll, what percentage of Americans has been abducted by aliens?
(a) Ten percent.
(b) Two percent.
(c) Thirteen percent.
(d) Eighteen percent.

5. What do religions use to validate themselves?
(a) Hysteria.
(b) Mythology.
(c) Prophecy.
(d) Witch-burning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where on Mars is the 'face' located?

2. 'It is a characteristic conceit of our species to put a human face on ____________________.'

3. Which branch of science cannot foretell the future?

4. What is Carl Sagan in love with?

5. At the center of which galaxy are millions of voices reportedly singing 'Glory, glory, glory to the Lord on high?'

(see the answer key)

This section contains 172 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample