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

2. What does research show about those who are of one race and are raised by members of another race?
(a) They are attracted to the race in which they were raised.
(b) They are attracted to those of either race.
(c) They are not attracted to anyone of either race.
(d) They are attracted to those of their own race.

3. The art produced was determined by professional artists to be what?
(a) Nonsense.
(b) Of high artistic value.
(c) Low art.
(d) Useless.

4. Why are studies of sexual attractiveness in humans difficult to do?
(a) Human studies must rely on subjective interviews or careful examination of secondary effects.
(b) Humans are difficult to trust.
(c) Humans often lie.
(d) Humans do not want to take place in studies.

5. There is a strong correlation between sexual size dimorphism and what?
(a) Polygamy.
(b) Monogamy.
(c) Homosexuality.
(d) Heterosexuality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What have a few captive gorillas and chimpanzees been taught to do?

2. What theory does Darwin offer to explain these traits?

3. What is a fundamental aspect of humanity and in general is easy to determine even by non-experts?

4. What does the author conclude about art?

5. How are human females nearly unique among animals?

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