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

2. What turnover rate did Wilson and MacArthur predict for Krakatau?
(a) One species a year.
(b) Five species a year.
(c) Three species a year.
(d) Ten species a year.

3. What is the relationship Quammen develops between the imaginary rug and ecosystems?
(a) Analogy.
(b) Extended metaphor.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Synecdoche.

4. What tragedy struck Wallace on his return to England?
(a) He became sick and nearly died.
(b) Someone else arrived in England a few weeks before him with similar specimens.
(c) He lost his specimens and notes in a shipwreck.
(d)

5. What data does William Newmark look at in his studies?
(a) Wildlife sightings in natural parks.
(b) Species census in U.S. natural reserves.
(c) Fisheries census.
(d) Bird sightings in U.S. migrations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many individuals were thought to be necessary to prevent harmful inbreeding?

2. How many indri are living in the forests Quammen visited?

3. Where did Quammen go to study temrecs?

4. What risky move did Carl Jones make to save the Mauritius kestrel?

5. What does Quammen say makes animals smaller on islands?

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