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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. With what is every reproductive event for a human female filled?
(a) Excitement.
(b) Fear.
(c) Danger.
(d) Love.

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

3. Why does a parallel process not exist for men?
(a) Reproduction is a duty for men.
(b) Reproduction is not dangerous for men.
(c) Being able to constantly reproduce is important for males.
(d) Reproduction is not as important to men.

4. What does one of the most instructive avenues of investigation in human sexual attraction involve?
(a) Performing statistical analysis on observable measurements taken from small groups of non-mated humans.
(b) Performing statistical analysis on observable measurements taken from large groups of non-mated humans.
(c) Performing statistical analysis on observable measurements taken from small groups of mated humans.
(d) Performing statistical analysis on observable measurements taken from large groups of mated humans.

5. How are humans unique among primates?
(a) They are both social and polygamous.
(b) They are both social and monogamous.
(c) The are isolated and monogamous.
(d) They perform sexual acts frequently.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is the first criterion uniquely human?

2. To qualify an object as art, the author suggests that it must fulfill how many qualities?

3. What does the author say about the numerous scientific approaches to aging that have been proposed and numerous theories that have been suggested?

4. What is the conclusion of the woodpecker research?

5. How are humans unique regarding child rearing?

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