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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 are the interests of most males?

2. When it is difficult or costly for female birds to choose males, females will choose ___________.

3. In Chapter 5, the animals are unsure of _____________.

4. Are individuals involved in evolution aware of the choices they are making?

5. In 1970, __________ argued that the individual is merely a container for genes.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are hermaphrodites unstable?

3. What does sexual reproduction mostly consist of?

4. How would a pre-Darwin think explain why giraffes have long necks?

5. What is interesting about the creator of the Vicar of Bray creator?

6. What does the sexy sons theory say?

7. Why are out law genes interesting?

8. Who developed the Red Queen Theory?

9. What would lead a woman to pick a man based on looks?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Discuss the different tones that Ridley uses throughout the novel. Point out specific tones in different sections. Then describe why the tone works best for that section.

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