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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In an attempt to "outwit" these killers, organisms engage in _____________.
(a) Fission.
(b) Sexual reproduction.
(c) Asexual reproduction.
(d) Camouflage.

2. Throughout history, what has been a great reward for a leader?
(a) More land.
(b) More ability to bring in food.
(c) Subjects that behave well.
(d) More women to mate with.

3. Thinking that male and female brains are different is often thought to be_______.
(a) Discriminatory.
(b) Misguided.
(c) Wrong.
(d) Hateful.

4. What is negative about having many females?
(a) It is very expensive.
(b) It is too time consuming.
(c) They do not get along with each other.
(d) Too many children are born.

5. Young boys show a propensity for __________.
(a) Verbal tasks.
(b) Being Angry.
(c) Math.
(d) Physical activity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do women like taller men?

2. Who suggested the idea that language acquisition is partly the result of an innate or genetically acquired ability to learn grammar?

3. If there are too many males, it will eventually be better to be a ____________.

4. What is clear about what women want in a mate?

5. What do humans living in groups need to be able to tell about individuals in the group?

(see the answer key)

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