The Red Queen: Sex and the Evolution of Human Nature Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

Mid-Book Test (up to Chapter 5)

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. To understand human nature, what must we understand?
a) The origin of attraction between humans.
b) Differences in humans.
c) The origin of human nature.
d) The origin of emotions.

2. The gender ratio is ___________ as an evolutionary pressure in humans.
a) Harmful.
b) Strong.
c) Weak.
d) Undeniable.

3. Why is this book called The Red Queen?
a) The author thinks that the title is ironic.
b) It is symbolic of higher level genetics.
c) The author has always enjoyed the character from Alice in Wonderland.
d) The landscape around the Queen moves as she moves. Evolutionary progress is relative...
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