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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6: Difficulties on Theory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do naturalists connect with species that have two or three variations?
(a) Future generations.
(b) Past generations.
(c) Fossil records.
(d) Intermediate generations.

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

3. In Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication, what animal does Darwin give as an example for being perfectly adapted for catching its food?
(a) Bull.
(b) Tiger.
(c) Woodpecker.
(d) Beaver.

4. Who is one individual that Darwin mentions as helping him in every way prior to the publication of The Origin of Species?
(a) Rev. W. Horbert.
(b) Edward Forbes.
(c) Dr. Lovette.
(d) Dr. Hooker.

5. What does natural selection say about the most distinct characteristic of a species?
(a) It will be the largest change.
(b) The change is seen in ancestors.
(c) It will be the smallest change.
(d) It is the most recently changed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term refers to a type of variation that is NOT inherited and only affects individuals?

2. What is one reason that some species' traits are different from other species?

3. What is unique about variation in polymorphic species?

4. What does Darwin suggest about variation for parts that are NOT specialized?

5. What other actions do birds use their wings for?

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