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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. In humans, what does evolution rely on?

2. What happens if a virus attacks a population of clones?

3. What is lekking?

4. What does being fast allow for a gazelle to do?

5. What gender contains all cytoplasmic genes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do males want to be with many females?

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

3. What is the tangled bank theory?

4. What does sexual reproduction mostly consist of?

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

6. What is perplexing about sexual reproduction?

7. What is a bdelloid rotifer?

8. To what is the human genome often compared?

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

10. What does the Red Queen Theory state?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Ridley end the book with the explanation that when the Red Queen Theory proves itself wrong, it also proves itself right? Does this allow the Ridley to advertise that his theories are right no matter what? Do you think that his findings are not being held accountable?

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

Who developed the Red Queen Theory and what does the theory say? How does the Red Queen Theory assert itself throughout the history of animals? Give an example of how the Red Queen Theory works.

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