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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 - American Carnival.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Spencer decide that the fawn-child was not a ruminant?
(a) No hooves.
(b) No horns.
(c) No four-chambered stomach.
(d) No 3-chambered stomach.

2. How long was the courtship between Spencer and Elise?
(a) A year.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 18 months.
(d) 2 years.

3. What did Spencer believe was ruined as he dissected the fawn-child?
(a) Nerves.
(b) Stamina.
(c) Reputation.
(d) Fortitude.

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

5. For what researcher did Spencer work on and off for many years, illustrating hundreds of specimens?
(a) David Andrews.
(b) Martin Phillips.
(c) Phillip Robarre.
(d) Jean DeLain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was it about the fawn-child that made it look like a fawn?

2. Whose body was the first that Spencer helped dig up?

3. With whom did Spencer believe humans shared traits?

4. What years of Spencer’s life were covered in Chapter 6?

5. How many surgeons worked in Spencer’s program in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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