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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. What type of bird suffered on Genovesa during the rains of 1982-83?
(a) Finch.
(b) Booby.
(c) Mockingbird.
(d) Bluebird.

2. To which of the researchers' objects are finches always attracted?
(a) Boots.
(b) The trash can.
(c) A bucket of water.
(d) Fans.

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

4. Which year was the dry year that is discussed in Chapter 5?
(a) 1982.
(b) 1973.
(c) 1983.
(d) 1977.

5. What do the iguanas in the Galapagos eat?
(a) Finches.
(b) Insects.
(c) Croton seeds.
(d) Seaweed.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what university did Lisle Gibbs study?

2. On which island in the Galapagos archipelago did Darwin land first?

3. Which are the "fittest finches on the island," as discussed in Chapter 8?

4. As mentioned in Chapter 5, which book did Laurene Ratcliffe read while waiting for rain on Daphne Major?

5. Where did Peter Grant pursue his undergraduate degree?

(see the answer key)

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