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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In a landscape what will girls pick out as being important?
(a) People.
(b) Objects.
(c) Memories.
(d) Voices.

2. Why does the author think that there is now so much monogamy in humans?
(a) It is much less expensive.
(b) It is easier to be in a relationship with one person.
(c) Man's competitor in the sexual arms race (women) want it.
(d) Males and females want to focus on one set of children.

3. What have scientists discovered about sexual reproduction versus asexual reproduction?
(a) Sexual reproduction is easier.
(b) Asexual reproduction allows an individual to spread its gene over a large population.
(c) Asexual reproduction is easier.
(d) Sexual reproduction allows an individual to spread its gene over a large population.

4. What is in the true interest of a female in reproduction?
(a) Monogamy.
(b) Altruism.
(c) Infidelity.
(d) Polygamy.

5. High status individuals tend to have __________.
(a) Female babies.
(b) Male babies.
(c) No babies.
(d) Less babies.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who directly advocated for polygamy in early societies?

2. From this, what seems clear?

3. What is a powerful force that is influenced by and influences evolution?

4. What type of historical incident may have been a more frequent phenomenon than is commonly thought?

5. How do males harm themselves?

(see the answer key)

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