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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do genes exist?
(a) They are used to carry DNA mappings.
(b) They insure that the species survives.
(c) They pass viruses down.
(d) They are the descendants of previous genes.

2. Why are female chimps extremely promiscuous in large social groups?
(a) It is part of choosing the most ideal mate.
(b) They want to have many father options.
(c) They enjoy sex.
(d) Males will not know which child is his, so he will protect all of them.

3. What is most male to male battle over in tribes?
(a) Food.
(b) Women.
(c) Land.
(d) Money.

4. What will happen to create more female babies in Chinese and Indian societies?
(a) There will be more births overall.
(b) There will be less births overall.
(c) More boys will be born, because it is what people want.
(d) Virgin births will happen to adjust and make more female babies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chapter 5 begin?

2. To women, attractiveness in a male signifies _____________.

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

4. What is the continuous arms race that occurs between organisms?

5. How did males evolve?

(see the answer key)

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