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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. How did Spencer believe scientific evidence was derived?
(a) By learned scholars.
(b) Studying.
(c) By objective observers.
(d) Experimentation.

2. When did Dr. Gregory Black die?
(a) 1874.
(b) 1871.
(c) 1868.
(d) 1859.

3. Who was Bernard working for in Chapter 3?
(a) New York Society of Science.
(b) Metropolitan Museum.
(c) Philadelphia General Hospital.
(d) National Museum of Natural History.

4. Where were Meredith and her family from?
(a) Wyoming.
(b) Iowa.
(c) Colorado.
(d) Nebraska.

5. In Chapter 3, what condition did the second surgical patient suffer from?
(a) Polydactyly.
(b) Oligodactyly.
(c) Rett syndrome.
(d) Fragile X syndrome.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what period of time did Spencer try to learn a lifetime of zoological science?

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

3. What was the name of the child that Spencer and Elise lost shortly after birth?

4. How long can the English Yew live?

5. In what month did Spencer comment on his opinion of the doctor who was known for his embryonic research and work with conjoined twins?

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