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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When is maleness a reproductive advantage?
(a) In polygamous groups, such as monkeys.
(b) In homosexual relationships.
(c) All the time, no matter what the relationship.
(d) In monogamous relationships.

2. When was polygamy stamped out?
(a) When women protested it.
(b) As governments solidified the institution of marriage.
(c) The people demanded it.
(d) Religion decided it wanted exclusive marriage.

3. What do males want in sexual partners?
(a) A spontaneous female.
(b) An attractive female.
(c) A very young female.
(d) A good mother.

4. In the author's opinion, what is not the primary goal of an organism?
(a) Evolution.
(b) Survival.
(c) Reproduction.
(d) Killing one another.

5. The gender ratio is ___________ as an evolutionary pressure in humans.
(a) Undeniable.
(b) Harmful.
(c) Strong.
(d) Weak.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, the animals are unsure of _____________.

2. Men seem to have an insatiable desire for this.

3. What type of success does evolution care about?

4. Why do women need men?

5. Are individuals involved in evolution aware of the choices they are making?

(see the answer key)

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