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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Sixth Configuration.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Dodgson requests a meeting with the head of Biosyn, what does Dodgson tell him?
(a) They have another opportunity to acquire the InGen technology.
(b) Levine is missing.
(c) They are requiring additional funding to continue pursuing Levine.
(d) They have been caught spying on Levine.

2. According to Malcolm, how long do most mammals survive?
(a) One million years.
(b) Ten million years.
(c) Seven million years.
(d) Four million years.

3. In what year is extinction first demonstrated?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1786.
(c) 1768.
(d) 1876.

4. What is the profession of the person who stands and interrupts Malcolm's lecture?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) History.
(c) Paleontology.
(d) Biology.

5. According to Malcolm, how long do most species survive?
(a) Four hundred years.
(b) Four billion years.
(c) Four thousand years.
(d) Four million years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Dodgson's team is the first to be killed by a dinosaur?

2. As Malcolm watches the apatosaurs, he notices something that concerns him. What does Malcolm notice?

3. What does "Dinosauria" mean?

4. At the time of his speech in August, how old is Malcolm?

5. According to Malcolm, what are complex animals able to insulate themselves against?

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