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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Throughout history, what has been a great reward for a leader?
(a) Subjects that behave well.
(b) More women to mate with.
(c) More ability to bring in food.
(d) More land.

2. Due to the ________________, traits that increase reproductive successes will spread and those that do not will expire.
(a) High pregnancy rate.
(b) Evolutionary arms race.
(c) Slow genetics of men.
(d) Low pregnancy rate.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In humans, what does evolution rely on?

2. What was the 16th century cleric known for besides his scientific theories?

3. What gender contains all cytoplasmic genes?

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

5. Sexual reproduction benefits _____________.

(see the answer key)

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