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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Alone in a Crowded Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In most primates, sexually receptive females exhibit what?
(a) Aggressive behaviors.
(b) Hidden estrus.
(c) Certain behaviors.
(d) Brightly colored and swollen genitalia.

2. What other traits are highly connected to sexual attractiveness?
(a) Measures of personality and measures of intelligence.
(b) Measures of personality and measures of physical attractiveness.
(c) Measures of socioeconomic status and measures of intelligence.
(d) Measures of physical attractiveness.

3. Does penis size correspond to frequency of sexual intercourse?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) In some species.

4. What is a theoretical pursuit that ponders the likely nature and possible existence of extra-terrestrial life and intelligence?
(a) ETbiology.
(b) Exobiology.
(c) Extrabiology.
(d) Terrestriobiology.

5. The artistic endeavors of what animals are presented and considered?
(a) A lion and mice.
(b) Birds and a horse.
(c) Chimpanzees and an elephant.
(d) Dogs and cats.

Short Answer Questions

1. How could one describe the factors involved in the formula?

2. What is the conclusion based on the art criteria?

3. What does the author argue about the life span of humans?

4. From what does the author derive clues regarding a species' long-term survival probability?

5. How are human females nearly unique among animals?

(see the answer key)

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