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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through World in Pieces.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Quammen say Wallace developed in South America?
(a) A deep devotion to the science of zoology.
(b) A clear vision of the profits to be made in providing scientists with specimens.
(c) A sharp eye for different traits in insects.
(d) A terrifying vision of the destruction of ecosystems.

2. How long after the eruption did it take for 271 species to be counted at Krakatau?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 50 years.
(d) 25 years.

3. What did Philip Darlington propose?
(a) A set of formula that measure biodiversity.
(b) A mathematical ratio between island area and number of species.
(c) A correction that makes this rule broadly applicable.
(d) A set of exceptions to this rule.

4. What is the Guam rail?
(a) A rabbit.
(b) A marsupial.
(c) A dog.
(d) A bird.

5. What question does Quammen say was debated for years after Darwin's theories were published?
(a) Whether he owed Wallace for the material he borrowed.
(b) Whether he developed the theory of evolution on his own.
(c) Whether he stole his work from Wallace.
(d) Whether he acted honorably toward Wallace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of animals did Philip Darlington look at?

2. What observation did Wilson make to Quammen?

3. What human actions make island biogeography applicable in this new location?

4. What factors did Simberloff and Abele cite in their challenge to Wilson and MacArthur's hypothesis?

5. What does Quammen say the indri's future looks like?

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