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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 - Codex Extinct Animalia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 2, from where did the dead insects come from that Spencer illustrated?
(a) Russia.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Europe.
(d) Malaysian Islands.

2. What were Bernard’s scientific interests?
(a) Geology and archeology.
(b) Medicine.
(c) Natural sciences, fossils, and history.
(d) Biology and botany.

3. What changed Spencer’s career and aspirations in Chapter 5?
(a) An accident.
(b) Visit to a carnival.
(c) A falling out with his colleagues.
(d) An operation on a pair of conjoined twins.

4. What year in Spencer’s life does Chapter 3 cover?
(a) 1869.
(b) 1871.
(c) 1870.
(d) 1872.

5. In the beginning of Chapter 7, what was the date of Spencer’s journal entry?
(a) September 23.
(b) December 4.
(c) April 30.
(d) February 17.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Academy receive the paper Spencer submitted on the fawn-child?

2. What did Spencer believe was ruined as he dissected the fawn-child?

3. What did Samuel study after he went to live with his uncle and aunt?

4. Where was Spencer’s caravan parked while he and his son created creatures for his show?

5. Where was the Codex published?

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