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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is sexual selection?
(a) Selection based on the appeal of a potential mate.
(b) Selection based on the strength of a mate.
(c) Random mating between humans.
(d) Irrational mating between humans.

2. In which cultures are male babies especially prized?
(a) American.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Indian.
(d) Chinese and Indian.

3. What have mound building skills become?
(a) A coveted skill.
(b) Unimportant.
(c) A reproductive skill.
(d) A survival technique.

4. Who directly advocated for polygamy in early societies?
(a) Pagan groups.
(b) Government groups.
(c) Religious groups.
(d) Kings and queens.

5. In most species, what do many females mostly prefer in males?
(a) A male that promises to stay around.
(b) External factors, like male attractiveness.
(c) Money.
(d) The ability to keep her safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who has solutions concerning genetics?

2. What is the lottery theory?

3. The author believes that biological evolution and our environments _____________.

4. What do women fantasize about?

5. What is the Vicar of Bray hypothesis?

(see the answer key)

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