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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ever since _____________ in the late 19th century, scientists have understood that all life forms are a product of biological evolution.
(a) Russel Wallace.
(b) Jean-Baptiste Lamarck.
(c) Richard Dawkins.
(d) Charles Darwin.

2. From a biologist's point of view, sexual reproduction is more _________ than asexual reproduction.
(a) Risky.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Annoying.
(d) Unnecessary

3. What was the 16th century cleric known for besides his scientific theories?
(a) His sermons.
(b) Killing Catholics.
(c) Being a survivor of Protestant ridicule.
(d) Switching between Catholic and Protestant religions.

4. What is the chief competitor to the tangled bank theory and lottery theory?
(a) The Blue Book Theory.
(b) The King's Theory.
(c) The tangled bank and lottery theory have no competition.
(d) The Red Queen Theory.

5. According to the author and other research, who should have a better evolutionary outcome?
(a) Sexual Reproduction.
(b) Asexual and Sexual Reproduction.
(c) Asexual reproduction.
(d) Same-sex Reproduction.

Short Answer Questions

1. To understand human nature, what must we understand?

2. In an attempt to "outwit" these killers, organisms engage in _____________.

3. Sexual reproduction is ___________ to keep the parasites and diseases off guard by creating new variations through each generation.

4. Are sexually reproducing organisms able to compete with asexually reproducing organisms?

5. How does the Red Queen begin?

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