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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Variation Under Nature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of work is presented in The Origin of Species?
(a) Metaphysical.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Chemical.
(d) Biological.

2. What term refers to exactly how species change over time?
(a) Laws of heredity.
(b) Darwin's Law.
(c) Laws of variation.
(d) Laws of change.

3. With respect to breeders, what leads to the development of different varieties of species when breeding?
(a) Accidental selection.
(b) Genetic selection.
(c) Natural selection.
(d) Purposeful selection.

4. When is the only time a rational conclusion can be reached on a theory?
(a) When both sides have been considered.
(b) You can never draw a conclusion in science.
(c) When one side comes up with more proof.
(d) After a committee discussion and agreement.

5. What tends to occur in large groups of genera?
(a) They divide into smaller groups.
(b) They become varieties.
(c) They never inter-breed.
(d) They live over large areas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the absence of complete facts with Darwin's theory open the theory up to?

2. What classification has a large number of species?

3. What do naturalists call a situation where a child takes on characteristics NOT shared by the parents?

4. What is unique about white cats with blue eyes?

5. On what ship did Darwin ride while writing The Origin of Species?

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