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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. What was the purpose of the program Spencer began in Chapter 3?
(a) Dissection of individuals with birth defects.
(b) Health and nutrition program for pregnant mothers.
(c) In-patient treatment of individuals with mutations.
(d) Research and improvement of operable birth defects.

2. When did Spencer end his arrangement with the American Carnival?
(a) 1892.
(b) 1884.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1891.

3. In what month at the beginning of Chapter 3, did Spencer state that he was working tirelessly without results?
(a) January.
(b) February.
(c) March.
(d) April.

4. How did the Academy receive the paper Spencer submitted on the fawn-child?
(a) Rejected it.
(b) Belittled it.
(c) Destroyed it.
(d) Published it.

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?
(a) May.
(b) April.
(c) June.
(d) July.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what was the occupation of the person who criticized Spencer’s show and said it was indecent and blasphemous?

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

3. What was Spencer’s reputation in Chapter 3?

4. In Chapter 6, where was Spencer’s show challenged to be indecent and blasphemous?

5. When did Spencer and Elise have their first child?

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