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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Animal Origins of Art.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do many scientists believe human infants learn language?
(a) Because they possess biological linguistic adaptations.
(b) Because they, like all creatures, have the capacity to understand some vocalizations.
(c) Because they speak their own language as infants and toddlers.
(d) Because they must survive through that language.

2. From what does the author derive clues regarding a species' long-term survival probability?
(a) How long it takes to develop prior to birth.
(b) How able it is to repair itself.
(c) How much energy several species invest in self-repair.
(d) How fast and strong it is.

3. Why do races tend to remain established and distinct?
(a) Natural selection.
(b) Genetic selection.
(c) Physical selection.
(d) Sexual selection.

4. Do all animals that show artistic tendencies satisfy each criterion?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) In all cases.
(d) In most cases.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The disparate goals in sexuality between sexes have been extensively investigated where?

2. What is the size ratio between a male and female in monogamous species?

3. What did Charles Darwin realize about many organisms' traits?

4. How are human females nearly unique among animals?

5. The human penis is largely used for what?

(see the answer key)

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