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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The Evolution of Human Sexuality.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the author suggest chimps be reclassified as Homo troglodytes and, presumably, Homo paniscus?
(a) Pan precedes Homo in the nomenclature.
(b) Chimps are no longer Pan.
(c) Homo precedes Pan in the nomenclature.
(d) Homo and Pan are the same nomenclature.

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

3. With what does the chapter conclude?
(a) Why chimps should not be classified as Homo.
(b) A discussion about the similarities between humans and chimps.
(c) An ethical discussion about the implications of classifying chimps as Homo.
(d) The differences between humans and chimps.

4. The author then considers the nearly uniquely human feature of female estrus?
(a) It is non-existent.
(b) It is very visible.
(c) It is useless.
(d) It is hidden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Around 500,000 years ago, H. erectus appears to have given rise to who?

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

3. When do humans separate?

4. To what is the pair bonding found among humans probably due?

5. What does this society not show?

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