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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is this book called The Red Queen?
(a) The author has always enjoyed the character from Alice in Wonderland.
(b) It is symbolic of higher level genetics.
(c) The landscape around the Queen moves as she moves. Evolutionary progress is relative to ones surroundings.
(d) The author thinks that the title is ironic.

2. What is the primary purpose of sexual reproduction that is very beneficial for all offspring?
(a) Making many children.
(b) Speed of evolution.
(c) Meeting a soul mate.
(d) Slowness of evolution.

3. What is the continuous arms race that occurs between organisms?
(a) No one can catch up.
(b) World War II.
(c) People will try to kill one another so that their genes may carry on.
(d) Once an advantage is gained, the loser will adapt to negate the advantage.

4. Why is asexual reproduction a less risky option for an organism?
(a) There is no seeking out mates or the risk of being rejected.
(b) There will be no one competing.
(c) It is not less risky.
(d) All the clones will be healthy.

5. What is the primary part in sexual reproduction?
(a) Killing genes that are not yours.
(b) Combining and outcrossing genes.
(c) Combining all genes.
(d) Outcrossing genes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In humans, what does evolution rely on?

2. Ever since _____________ in the late 19th century, scientists have understood that all life forms are a product of biological evolution.

3. What type of civilization do the New Guinea tribes have?

4. How do species outwit killer viruses?

5. What does being fast allow for a gazelle to do?

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