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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters IX-X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how many species of trees did Miles Silman say were in his plots?`
(a) 750.
(b) 1,000.
(c) 500.
(d) 1,200.

2. Where did the Rabbs' fringe-limbed tree frogs lay their eggs?
(a) Tree holes.
(b) Hedges.
(c) Hollow logs.
(d) Marshy areas.

3. How many hooks would Armannsson have on his line when he fished for cod?
(a) 12,000.
(b) 350.
(c) 5,000.
(d) 450.

4. Where was the Icelandic Institute of Natural History located?
(a) Njarovik.
(b) Reykjavik.
(c) Akuyeyri.
(d) Kopavogur.

5. How old was Darwin when the voyage on the HMS "Beagle" ended?
(a) 24.
(b) 26.
(c) 27.
(d) 28.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the 1970s, how many species of birds were discovered to live on One Tree?

2. When an Australian researcher broke apart a volleyball-sized chunk of coral, how many polychaete worms did he find?

3. From what university were psychologist who recruited undergraduate students for an experiment about perception?

4. Where was the first clue discovered as to what was killing off frogs around the world?

5. In Chapter 8, how long had it taken Silman and the author to travel 50 miles?

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