Astronomy 123: Assignment 5
Due: 2013 June 5

1. Construct a final examination for the class. Use the format as used for our in-class exams, 15 multiple choice questions plus 5 short answer questions. The multiple choice questions are to have 4 choices. Roughly half of the exam will spent on cosmology and the other half is to be spent on life in the Universe.

2. Include the correct answers for the multiple choice questions and suggested answers for the short answer questions which you deem are complete enough to receive full credit. Also, present a scheme for the award of partial credit in the event that answers received do not meet your expectations. This will require an assessment on your part of the major ideas being sought.

3. Give your test to a classmate or a knowledgable relative or friend. Report on the results. Were your expectations as to difficulty of your exam (questions) satisfied?