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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8: Hybridism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, according to Darwin's example, what domesticated variety is NOT able to reproduce?
(a) Maize.
(b) Ants.
(c) Mongrel.
(d) Spiders.

2. Which term refers to organisms with no distinct gender?
(a) Polymorphic.
(b) Single cell.
(c) Neutral.
(d) Hermaphrodite.

3. What animal does Darwin use as an example of an intermediate form of a full-land and full-flying animal?
(a) Spider monkey.
(b) Bat.
(c) Flying squirrel.
(d) Penguin.

4. What do naturalists call a situation where a child takes on characteristics NOT shared by the parents?
(a) Introverted.
(b) Extroverted.
(c) Adopted.
(d) Reverted.

5. What does Darwin say will happen to species that do not adapt?
(a) They become smaller in size.
(b) Nothing.
(c) They are stronger than others.
(d) They are weeded out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of selection primarily affects the reproductive characteristics of a species?

2. What may hinder positive traits from being passed on during natural selection?

3. How many objections does Darwin say there are about natural selection?

4. What does natural selection favor in terms of increasing population?

5. What types of species forms are NOT found in nature?

(see the answer key)

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