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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Capacity to Be Alone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first name of Barbara's father?
(a) Thomas.
(b) Henry.
(c) Adam.
(d) Samuel.

2. How long did the first conversation between Evelyn Keller and Barbara McClintock last?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Forty-five minutes.
(c) Five hours.
(d) Thirty minutes.

3. How often did fruit flies give geneticists a new generation to study?
(a) Every 20 days.
(b) Every 5 days.
(c) Every 10 days.
(d) Every 15 days.

4. In what year was Barbara McClintock elected Vice President of the Genetics Society of America?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1942.
(c) 1931.
(d) 1925.

5. What date was Barbara McClintock born?
(a) June 1, 1901.
(b) June 30, 1903.
(c) June 21, 1908.
(d) June 16, 1902.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was the first woman admitted to Cornell University?

2. What was the first name of Barbara's mother?

3. What were the names of the flies that were used in studying genetics?

4. In what year was the term "genetics" coined?

5. At what age did Barbara ask for a set of tools?

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