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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cactus finches build their nest to protect themselves from which animal?
(a) Scorpions.
(b) Owls.
(c) Hawks.
(d) Eagles.

2. What type of animal was the Eohippus (or the Hyracotherium)?
(a) Horse.
(b) Turtle.
(c) Cow.
(d) Monkey.

3. Whose appearance is described at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) Ian Abbott.
(b) Peter Boag.
(c) Rosemary Grant.
(d) Laurene Ratcliffe.

4. At what university did Lisle Gibbs study?
(a) Ohio State University.
(b) Princeton University.
(c) University of Michigan.
(d) Washington University of St. Louis.

5. How long did Darwin study barnacles?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 25 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has deeply studied the history of studying evolution in the Galapagos Islands?

2. What was the name of Darwin's grandfather?

3. Weiner compares the finches' hunt for seeds to which human food?

4. In what year did the Grants first go to the Galapagos?

5. What is the name of the building where Peter and Rosemary have their offices?

(see the answer key)

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