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

2. What does the absence of complete facts with Darwin's theory open the theory up to?
(a) Failure.
(b) Objections.
(c) Confusion.
(d) Success.

3. What species type is known for a lot of variation between individuals?
(a) Polymorphic.
(b) Bimorphic.
(c) Trimorphic.
(d) Trapamorphic.

4. What is unique about white cats with blue eyes?
(a) They are deaf.
(b) They are blind.
(c) They do not reproduce.
(d) They are not seen in the wild.

5. Where did Darwin's ship travel?
(a) North America.
(b) England.
(c) South America.
(d) Asia.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication, what animal does Darwin give as an example for being perfectly adapted for catching its food?

2. What is likely to NOT affect variations that are consistent among individuals?

3. What type of work is presented in The Origin of Species?

4. What term refers to change from one generation to the next?

5. When is the only time a rational conclusion can be reached on a theory?

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