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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Man Who Knew Islands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Quammen go to study temrecs?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Madagascar.
(c) Sri Lanka.
(d) Galapagos.

2. How does Quammen describe the efforts of other scientists?
(a) Insufficient.
(b) Holistic.
(c) Pedantic.
(d) Partial.

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

4. Who does Quammen say typically collected insects?
(a) Hunters in the Amazon.
(b) The most devoted scientists.
(c) Wealthy Brits.
(d) Ambitious young Americans.

5. What is the tone of Quammen's writing in the opening chapter?
(a) Morose.
(b) Familiar.
(c) Agitated.
(d) Bellicose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Quammen say Wallace developed in South America?

2. What were theories of species evolution based on in Wallace's time?

3. What does Quammen say about the overall pattern on this hypothetical rug?

4. What evidence did Wallace site to suggest problems with the special creation theory?

5. What question does Quammen say was debated for years after Darwin's theories were published?

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