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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Sexual Selection, and the Origin of Human Races.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Is extra-marital sex approached differently by men than by women?
(a) Sometimes.
(b) Rarely.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

3. What is a fundamental aspect of humanity and in general is easy to determine even by non-experts?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Race.
(c) Religion.
(d) Country of origin.

4. What is the size ratio between a male and female in monogamous species?
(a) The male is usually larger than the female.
(b) They are usually the same size.
(c) The female is usually larger than the male.
(d) The size is not of importance.

5. Do most racial traits appear to have any meaningful influence on environmental fitness?
(a) No.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Yes.
(d) Some.

Short Answer Questions

1. What strongly reinforces the desire for racially distinct partners?

2. What does the author say about any human trait?

3. What does evidence suggest about how long race has been a characteristic of modern humans?

4. About 200,000 years ago, H. sapiens appears to have diverged into two distinct lineages usually known as what?

5. What other traits are highly connected to sexual attractiveness?

(see the answer key)

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