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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Malcolm's speech, how many species of plants and animals are currently on the planet?
(a) 30 million.
(b) 50 million.
(c) 10 million.
(d) 70 million.

2. What is Ian Malcolm's profession?
(a) Scientologist.
(b) Paleobiologist.
(c) Astrophysicist.
(d) Mathematician.

3. When Kelly goes into Thorne's office to say goodbye, who does she learn will be accompanying Malcolm and Thorne on the trip to Costa Rica?
(a) Ed James.
(b) Sarah Harding.
(c) Lewis Dodgson.
(d) Beverly Ranson.

4. While other species in the animal kingdom fight for food, what do humans - in Malcolm's opinion - fight for?
(a) Protection.
(b) Beliefs.
(c) Territory.
(d) Alliances.

5. According to Malcolm, animals living and dying against a very active background of our planet accounts for what percentage of extinction?
(a) 90%.
(b) 97%.
(c) 84%.
(d) 75%.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time is it in Africa when Thorne places a phone call to the other person who will be accompanying him and Malcolm on the trip to Costa Rica?

2. People claiming to be press photographers entered and photographed Malcolm's office. What journal do the photographers claim to be from?

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

4. Who first set forth the theory of evolution?

5. What is the name of the man who first demonstrates that species become extinct?

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