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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only way to understand why evolution is the way it is?

2. What is the "good genes" theory?

3. Why is this book called The Red Queen?

4. Lower class individuals tend to have _________.

5. According to the author and other research, who should have a better evolutionary outcome?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain the story of the fisherman.

2. When is it even more important for a female to find a good mate?

3. Why do genes exist in the first place?

4. What does sexual reproduction mostly consist of?

5. What does the Martian visitor that observes Earth wonder about?

6. What is the lottery theory?

7. Who changed the discussions concerning evolution after the 19th century?

8. How do sperm sometimes kill the egg?

9. Why is there a ratio of 1:1 in males and females?

10. Why is the book named after the Red Queen?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why has the author chosen to write about the Red Queen Theory and the study of human nature? By studying, what does he eventually hope to learn? Do you think that he is successful in his search for knowledge?

Essay Topic 2

Since Adam and Eve, women have been depicted as the temptresses. They cunningly lead men away from what is good or right. How much of this statement is actually true? Describe how women have been forced to take on the role of the evil character throughout history.

Essay Topic 3

Ridley insists that while women prefer monogamy, they like to also have affairs on the side. How could Ridley's research be twisted or misconstrued to blame only women for being unfaithful? How could this possibly give men too much power?

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