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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the boat captain who agrees to take Dodgson and his team to the island in spite of the unfavorable weather conditions?
(a) Sesor Gandoca.
(b) Sesor Martinez.
(c) Sesor Alvarez.
(d) Sesor Nevan.

2. According to Malcolm, what is the characteristic human trait?
(a) Awareness.
(b) Conformity.
(c) Desire.
(d) Sentience.

3. What do complexity theorists term the behavior that is common to all complex systems?
(a) Supportive iterations.
(b) Self-defeating.
(c) Didactic.
(d) Self-organizing.

4. When Thorne and Malcolm arrive in Costa Rica, who warns them about the lack of gasoline, supplies, and roads on Isla Sorna?
(a) A pilot.
(b) An expedition leader.
(c) An adventure seeker.
(d) A customs officer.

5. According to the Biosyn spy, Levine left the country and traveled to Costa Rica. How long has Levine been gone?
(a) One day.
(b) Two days.
(c) One week.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Malcolm's speech, how many species of plants and animals are currently on the planet?

2. Dodgson tells the head of Biosyn that there could be a lucrative market in selling dinosaurs. To whom does Dodgson suggest selling them?

3. Where is the concept of a technomyth developed?

4. While other species in the animal kingdom fight for food, what do humans - in Malcolm's opinion - fight for?

5. Who does Levine eavesdrop on while waiting for his plan in the San Jose airport?

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