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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is the most stable type of behavior in the computer simulations of ESS? (from Chapter 5)

Dove.

Retaliator.

Bully.

Hawk.

2.

What hazard does the author identify in killing a rival? (from Chapter 5)

A stronger rival might take the rival's place.

Others might try to revenge the rival.

The rival will no longer be able to cooperate to protect against enemies.

The attacker might be ostracized for killing the rival.

3.

What does Wynne-Edwards say happens when other animals communicate to the species that there is overpopulation? (from Chapter 7)

The animals claim larger territories.

The animals store extra food.

The animals attack others' young.

The animals have fewer young.

4.

What does Dawkins say memes seem closest to, in terms of genetics? (from Chapter 11)

Primitive molecules in ancient seas.

Groups of genes that work together to make a trait.

Rogue genetic structures like viruses.

Individual genes in advanced DNA.

5.

According to Dawkins' book, could memes become part of the brain's structure? (from Chapter 11)

Yes, some scientists think memes will become part of the brain's structure.

No, scientists know that memes cannot become part of the brain's structure.

Yes, all scientists agree memes do become part of the brain's structure.

No, scientists theorize and generally agree that memes could probably not become part of the brain's structure.

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