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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In early reproducing molecules, what is the measure of "success"?
(a) That there are more molecules around that are like the molecule.
(b) That there are fewer ways for the molecule to be destroyed.
(c) That there are more chemical reactions that can use the molecule.
(d) That there are more copies of the molecule, whether they are accurate or not.

2. What does Dawkins describe as "intruder retreat" behavior?
(a) Strangers tend to consider each other intruders and retreat.
(b) Entities tend to retreat from aggressive intruders.
(c) Groups tend to retreat when an intruder is in the area.
(d) The entity intruding into an unknown situation tends to retreat.

3. To what does Dawkins compare ESS conclusions about individual behaviors within a species?
(a) DNA development within chromosomes.
(b) Cell development within an organ.
(c) Species behavior within an ecosystem.
(d) Gene development within DNA.

4. According to Dawkins, are mistakes in fidelity good or bad?
(a) They are usually good, but sometimes bad.
(b) They are neither good nor bad.
(c) They are always good.
(d) They are always bad.

5. What apparently selfish act of the praying mantis does the author describe?
(a) Fighting over an aphid colony.
(b) A female eating her mate.
(c) Injuring another mantis that enters a claimed territory.
(d) Leading another mantis into a spider's web.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which cells in an organism contain the creature's DNA?

2. How would the results differ if the goal were the success of the group?

3. Why does Dawkins say individuals within a species interact more with each other than with other species?

4. In Dawkins' description, how does a bully behave?

5. What does the author suggest might be better wording than "survival of the fittest"?

(see the answer key)

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