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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 - Fawn Child.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Spencer believe about mutations?
(a) A form of evolution.
(b) Body’s attempt to grow what it had thousands of years ago.
(c) They were accidents.
(d) Defect in genetics.

2. How old was Spencer in Chapter 3?
(a) 21.
(b) 19
(c) 25.
(d) 20.

3. In Chapter 5, how does Spencer say that Alphonse is growing?
(a) Like a baby calf.
(b) Like a weed.
(c) Plant in spring.
(d) Like a puppy.

4. When was the last time the materials in the book were seen?
(a) 1938.
(b) 1919.
(c) 1924.
(d) 1941.

5. What mythological creature did Spencer decide was not a relative of the fawn-child?
(a) Centaur
(b) Chimaera.
(c) Harpy.
(d) Satyr.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the woman in the household where Spencer and his brother lived after their father died?

2. When was Spencer born?

3. How did Spencer refer to the fawn-child in his journal when he discussed the importance of detailed notes?

4. What was Alphonse’s birth date?

5. What insect did Spencer regularly sketch and mention in his journals and letters?

(see the answer key)

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