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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8 - Codex Extinct Animalia.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What years of Spencer’s life were covered in Chapter 6?
(a) 1879-1887.
(b) 1885-1895.
(c) 1890-1900.
(d) 1880-1900.

2. What book did Emma Black write that is mentioned in Chapter 1?
(a) A Journey with an American Doctor.
(b) A Journey with an American Naturalist.
(c) Microorganisms and Bacteria.
(d) Pasteurization and Bacteriolgy.

3. During his last year at the academy, how did Spencer devote his time?
(a) Private studies.
(b) More surgeries.
(c) More lectures.
(d) Dissections.

4. What was the name of the poem Spencer wrote about his first grave robbing experience?
(a) In the Dark.
(b) Resurrectionist.
(c) A Dreadful Sight.
(d) Grave Robber.

5. When was it not uncommon to believe in sirens or mermaids?
(a) Seventeenth century.
(b) Nineteenth century.
(c) Eighteenth century.
(d) Sixteenth century.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did Spencer and his brother move as mentioned at the end of Chapter 1?

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

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

4. Where did Dr. Gregory Black teach?

5. What were Bernard’s scientific interests?

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