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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. What is there so such thing as?

2. What fields did Maxwell make enormous contributions to?

3. Where did lacrosse originate from?

4. 'It is certainly true that all beliefs and myths are worthy of a ___________________.'

5. What did Carlos and his manager do to the host of the Australian Today Show?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the story of Frederick Bailey?

2. Describe the Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798.

3. What does Alan Cromer say about the emergence of science? What does Sagan think of this thesis?

4. What is the difference between science and faith healing?

5. According to Sagan, why do we stereotype?

6. What is Carl Sagan's favorite sport? Why?

7. What happens to students between kindergarten and graduating high school?

8. How did Edward Teller react to the theory on nuclear winter?

9. What great responsibility does science have?

10. What is the distinction between science and 'shamanism' or religious doctrine?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the importance of the Bill of Rights and the separation of church and state in America. Be sure to address:

1) Key elements of constitutional documents and why they are vital.

2) Examples from American history that prove your points.

3) The role of the scientific method in these arguments.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing the scientific method and its impact upon humanity. Be sure to address:

1) Why the scientific method is important.

2) The effect the scientific method has had upon humanity.

3) What you think the world would be like if the scientific method never existed.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that attempts to resolve the conflict between science and religion. Be sure to address:

1) Any groups or conflicts that are either resistant to resolution or impossible to resolve.

2) Any internal conflicts you have regarding science and faith, and how they can be resolved.

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