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

2. Why does this organism present a mystery to the question of reproduction?

3. To understand human nature, what must we understand?

4. What do scientists want to discover about genetic mixing?

5. What is the primary part in sexual reproduction?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do sperm sometimes kill the egg?

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

3. Why are out law genes interesting?

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

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

6. From a biologist's point of view, why is sexual reproduction not as successful as asexual?

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

8. How does the book begin and why is it important?

9. What is the lottery theory?

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

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

How, in Ridley's eyes, is polygamy a successful situation for sexual reproduction? Explain. Why do most modern societies oppose polygamy? If a group of people wants to be polygamous, do you think they should be able to do so?

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