UFO Quiz/Test: Help requested

[Schuyler]

As some of you know, I am interested in UFO education (or the lack thereof) We have way too many ill-informed people spouting opinions without having any background in the field. In a thread last week I suggested that if I were God I'd require people to take a test before they could post. So I got to thinking, why not create the test? Below is a 50 question UFO quiz. My intent is to expand this list to 100 questions, plus provide answers and references for each answer. I'd like your input. If you have questions or areas where you would like to see questions, please let me know. I'll include them in the final edition with credit. This is just for fun. I'm not suggesting this test REALLY be used like I said above. It might be useful as a self-study guide. Here's what I have so far:

The Official UFO Quiz

1. When Truman Bethurum mentioned the planet Clarion, where did he originally say it was?
2. What was the name of the saucer Captain who talked with Truman?
3. Was she hot?
4. George Adamski also talked with an alien. What was his name?
5. Where was he from?
6. The first person to describe a UFO as a “saucer” was?
7. Where was he flying at the time?
8. Edward Ruppelt headed what organization?
9. What conclusions did this organization reach?
10. What was the fate of this organization?
11. Major Donald Keyhoe headed what organization?
12. What was the fate of this organization?
13. What conclusions did this organization reach?
14. In 1947 a UFO allegedly crashed near Roswell, New Mexico. What is the significance of this area?
15. One of the early investigators of the Roswell incident bills himself as a nuclear physicist. What is his name?
16. In 1999 a French think-tank published what report? What were its conclusions?
17. Who is Nick Pope?
18. In 1966 John G. Fuller published a book titled “The Interrupted journey.” Who did it concern and what was it about?
19. What is Majic or Majestic 12?
20. Where is Bentwaters and what happened there?
21. A 1968 Report done by the University of Colorado had an official and an unofficial title. What were these titles?
22. What are the conclusions of this report?
23. Whitley Strieber is a New York author who became very famous for what book?
24. Explain the circumstances around the abduction of Travis Walton.
25. Explain the “UFO Curse.” Who formulated this?
26. Who was James McDonald?
27. Budd Hopkins is an artist. What is his avocation?
28. Describe the “Cash-Landrum Case.”
29. Who was Donald Howard Menzel? Where did his name surprisingly appear?
30. What is MUFON? Describe its structure?
31. What alleged UFO evidence was found as an exact duplicate on eBay?
32. What is Project Serpo?
33. Describe the Bob Lazar story.
34. Richard Dolan is an historian who published what detailed and seminal work on UFOs?
35. Describe the Shag Harbor incident?
36. Who coined the phrase ‘Swamp Gas’ to explain UFOs. Describe his career.
37. Describe Jacques Vallee and discuss his theory of the origins of UFOs.
38. Describe the 1965 UFO incident at Kecksburg, Pennsylvania.
39. Who is Billy Meier?
40. What is ‘The Varo Edition’ of M.K. Jessup’s book, ‘The Case for the UFO’?
41. Who is Philip Corso and what are his allegations?
42. Both Jesse Marcel and Jesse Marcel, Jr. are famous names associated with Roswell. Why?
43. Describe Dr. Steven Greer’s relationship with Mothra. What’s up with that?
44. The Nellis Military Operations Area is otherwise known as?
45. Describe the Phoenix Lights incident, including the USAF explanation.
46. Describe the Lonnie Zamora incident.
47. Describe the Antonio Villas Boas case in Brazil in the fifties.
48. Bill Moore has authored several books on UFOs, but is controversial. Why?
49. Dr. Bruce Maccabee is considered an expert in what field?
50. Raymond Fowler’s accounts of Betty Andreasson’s abduction have a decidedly what slant?

 

[dorkbot]

I think a basic UFO quiz would do well to acquaint the testee with the original official investigative programs and time frames. A basic knowledge should understand the relationship of Sign>Grudge>BlueBook. Perhaps a question about the Robertson Panel and it's relationship to the 1952 Washington Merry-Go-Round sightings would be desirable.

It might be interesting to have a series of questions such as, "Which U.S. President said the following?" or which U.S. astronaut said the following?

As far as case/individual-specific questions go I would probably shy away from the really sensational ones and look more at cases like the Sturrock Panel dealt with.

One of the things I notice when talking about this subject to the uninitiated is that they are usually completely ignorant about basic historical facts. I'm not talking about speculative theories on motives and origins, I'm talking about things like whether or not the Air Force actually investigates ufos, the existance of Blue Book, etc. They have no idea that this thing has been an ongoing public issue for over 60 years.

 

[Stillborn]

I failed.


I think it was 39. Billy Meier? That's Jeremy's lover.

 

[AnnetteMarie]

I so failed that test! I don't have names to names, places to name, etc. but I remember the fellow who first used skipping like a stone, kind of like a saucer shape, and he was flying somewhere in Washington state, does that count? and the physicist is Stanton Friedman! I know 2 for sure!

 

[Schuyler]

I so failed that test! I don't have names to names, places to name, etc. but I remember the fellow who first used skipping like a stone, kind of like a saucer shape, and he was flying somewhere in Washington state, does that count? and the physicist is Stanton Friedman! I know 2 for sure!

Yes, you're right. Kenneth Arnold was flying near Mt. Rainier in Washington State, part of the Cascade Range. The vehicles he saw were very strangely shaped, kind of like half a Midieval Battle axe or a scythe with sharp edges toward the rear. On a clear day that area is absolutely beautiful. Once a 737 pilot took us very close to the mountain on the way out of Seattle and I managed to take a wonderful picture of the mountain through the window. Once in a lifetime shot from above. If there had been hikers on the mountain we could have seen them. We were that close.

I do intend to add answers to this quiz along with references. I'm just fishing for more questions and areas to cover at the moment. I figure you guys can help fill in the gaps I'm missing. Thanks for the help.

 

[TClaeys]

Well most of these aren't UFO questions per se, but I think they are important when discussing the matter.

1. Describe the Drake Equation and the Fermi paradox.
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of SETI.
3. What are the potential problems when someone is undergoing hypnosis??
4. Do UFO's pre-date 1947? Why or why not?
5. What is the confidence of polygraphs??
6. Name 3 people in the field that are frauds and why they are frauds.
7. Descibe the various types of crafts and occupants frequently reported.
8. What types of things are commonly misidentified as UFO's??

OK, will stop the stream of consciousness, ....now.

 

[Tommy Allison]

Well most of these aren't UFO questions per se, but I think they are important when discussing the matter.

1. Describe the Drake Equation and the Fermi paradox.
2. What are the strengths and weaknesses of SETI.
3. What are the potential problems when someone is undergoing hypnosis??
4. Do UFO's pre-date 1947? Why or why not?
5. What is the confidence of polygraphs??
6. Name 3 people in the field that are frauds and why they are frauds.
7. Descibe the various types of crafts and occupants frequently reported.
8. What types of things are commonly misidentified as UFO's??

OK, will stop the stream of consciousness, ....now.

The Drake Equation and Fermi Paradox is hard. Math is hard...

The Strengths and Weaknesses of SETI. Their Strengths is that they have a Microwave in the lounge close to the wheel of death and pop machine. Their Weaknesses? I cannot divulge as I wish to exploit them later.

The potential problems of someone going under hypnosis, is sometimes the guy who is doing the hypnotizing could be a sicko, pervert, or just into practical jokes, therefore making you do something stupid and videotaping it.

Yes UFO's predate 1947. There is plenty of documented evidence that Fred Flintstone, who lived during the Pleistoscene in the little town of Bedrock, had dealings with an alien named Gazoo. There were other reported incidents through time, in the bible, and in Ted Kennedy's year book.

The confidence of polygraphs? That they no longer wear polyester, and can get away with wearing White after Labor Day.

Three people in this field who are frauds? My brain exploded from having to choose from the myriad list of assclowns and morons.

The various types of crafts and occupants. I'll let you know when they let me bring a camcorder along when they abduct me again.

Venus, Swamp Gas, The Moon, The Sun, Sun Dogs, Corn Dogs, Hot Dogs, Uranus, and not the planet. My EGO. My Alter Ego. And various change that I've found on the street. Did I mention that I built a few UFO's? They don't fly though, but when the booze kicks in...

 

[TClaeys]

 

[Schuyler]

Below is the second half of "The UFO Quiz: 101 things you really should know about UFOs" Thank you to those who contributed questions. You are credited below. My next step is to provide the answers with references. I will probably do this as a PDF file, though I will investigate whether a blog or a web page would work well. I can't really do this as a forum post because of technical limitations. The idea is that you will be able to click on the number next to the question and be linked to the answer with references. This will be a self-scoring test because it would be way too much work to do the infrasructure necessary to score it unless we went with multiple choice. I'm not inclined to do that because multiple choice puts the answer in front of you, and it must be brief. Besides, we'd have to think up 300 to 400 false answers and I am way too lazy to do that. So give me some time and I will post the complete test with answers as soon as I can.

Meanwhile have fun. If you have more or better questions, please do say so and I will consider them for the final product. I should imagine this could evolve into newer revisions as we sort out redundancies and come up with better questions.

51. Describe the idea behind the Drake Equation. (tc)
52. What is the Fermi Paradox? (tc)
53. Contrast the ETH and the IDH (sometimes called the EDH)
54. If you happened to take a picture of a UFO, what are the very next actions you should take?
55. What is the Robertson Panel & what were its conclusions? (dk)
56. What US President advocated Congressional hearings on UFOs? (dk)
57. What US astronaut personally saw UFOs and accused the government of cover-up? (dk)
58. What were the three code names for the Air Force study of UFOs—in the correct order. (dk)
59. Describe at least one UFO charlatan in detail (tc)
60. The “Cosmic Pulse of Life” was written by Trevor James Constable. What is his theory about the origins of UFOs?
61. Describe the Men in Black. (Not the movies!)
62. Who was Phillip Klass? What was his theory about UFOs?
63. Describe the “Big Sur Incident.”
64. Who was Dr. John E. Mack?
65. What US President said he saw a UFO? What is the most common explanation for his sighting?
66. A UFO flap over an American city in the early fifties resulted in an unprecedented government response. What city was this and what did the government do?
67. Name at least one prominent UFO sighting prior to 1947. (tc)
68. Discuss the government response to the Stephenville, Texas sightings. What happened?
69. What do you think is the best UFO book ever written? (Free answer; all count)
70. Who do you think is the Dean of Ufology today? (Free answer; all count)
71. Name at least two serial (‘periodical’) UFO publications published today.
72. Who is the most prominent UFO bibliographer today and what has he published? (This is a hard one.)
73. What is NARCAP?
74. A book called “My Saturnian Lover” was published by Marla Baxter in 1958. Who is this about? (C’mon! I even gave you a hint!)
75. Who was Thomas Mantell?
76. John G. Fuller wrote a book called ‘Incident at Exeter.’ Describe the incident.
77. Who is David Michael Jacobs?
78. Who is Michio Kaku? What has he contributed?
79. Linda Moulton Howe is famous for what?
80. Explain the CE-1, CE-2, CE-3, CE-4 classification scheme.
81. Discuss the Pascagoula, Mississippi abduction incident.
82. Explain the White Sands Incident.
83. What does the Biblical prophet Ezekiel have to do with UFOs?
84. Name at least three countries that have ‘released’ their files on UFOs.
85. Richard Doty claims what?
86. Explain the pros and cons of SETI. (tc)
87. What types of things are commonly misidentified as UFOs? (tc)
88. Name at least one organization dedicated to debunking UFOs.
89. What is ‘Exopolitics’?
90. What is NUFORC? Bonus ?: Where is it located?
91. Discuss the idea of ‘Disclosure.’ What and who is involved?
92. David Biedney’s technical expertise is in what field?
93. What crypto zoological creature is sometimes associated with UFOs?
94. Describe the JAL 1628 case over Alaska. Why is this noteworthy?
95. What is the most common explanation for UFO propulsion systems?
96. What is CUFOS? Who founded it?
97. Discuss the Alien Autopsy film by Ray Santilli.
98. What is unusual about the Belgium UFO flap in 1989-1990?
99. Describe the most common body types ascribed to aliens.
100. In 1954 President Eisenhower was in Palm Springs and went to the dentist. Where is it alleged that he REALLY went?
101. What is, hands down, the best UFO forum on the Net? (Miss this and deduct 50 points)

The following list those people who contributed questions to the UFO Quiz. Their initials follow the questions they provided. The name is their posting name on the Paracast Forums.

tc = TClaeys
dk = Dorkbot

 

[dorkbot]

72. Who is the most prominent UFO bibliographer today and what has he published? (This is a hard one.)

Isaac Koi? If so, his chronology is offline.