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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, How We Pick Our Mates and Sex Partners.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What primates are monogamous and solitary?
(a) Apes.
(b) Gibbons.
(c) Chimpanzees.
(d) Gorillas.

2. Both chimps and humans share what percent of their DNA in common with the gorilla species?
(a) 87.7.
(b) 90.7.
(c) 92.7.
(d) 97.7.

3. Why were many of these scientific studies about extra-marital sexual unions never published?
(a) Because they were incorrect.
(b) Because they were incomplete.
(c) Because they were inconclusive.
(d) Because their conclusions were deemed too inflammatory.

4. Does penis size correspond to frequency of sexual intercourse?
(a) No.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) Yes.
(d) In some species.

5. What traits are extremely highly important to sexual attractiveness?
(a) Physical attractiveness and intelligence.
(b) Socioeconomic status, ethnic background, and appearance.
(c) Religion, intelligence, and socioeconomic status.
(d) Religion, ethnic background, race, socioeconomic status, age, and political views.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say about primates with large testes?

2. Is extra-marital sex approached differently by men than by women?

3. The chimp species (Pan troglodytes) shares what percent of its DNA in common with the pygmy chimp species (Pan paniscus)?

4. This view on sexual strategies is completely consistent with what?

5. Why does the author reason "like marries like?"

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