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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14, Accidental Conquerors.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Do non-human primates demonstrate any predilection to agricultural practices?
(a) Yes.
(b) Only chimpanzees.
(c) No.
(d) Some.

4. Why does the author largely reject this belief?
(a) Many animals understand each other and other species.
(b) Many animals and most mammals use vocalizations; clearly, they convey some sense of meaning.
(c) Many animals have the capabilities to love.
(d) Many animals are capable of learning new information.

5. What happens to all animals?
(a) They mate.
(b) They age and eventually die.
(c) They care for one another.
(d) They survive.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chapter 2 present?

2. What does the author argue about the life span of humans?

3. What do some linguists convincingly argue about the complexity of language?

4. What do paleopathology investigations demonstrate conclusively?

5. Why does the author suggest chimps be reclassified as Homo troglodytes and, presumably, Homo paniscus?

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