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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Into the Wild: Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the strongest argument for gene editing cane toads, house mice, and ship rats?
(a) It is a flawless solution.
(b) What is the alternative?
(c) It is inexpensive.
(d) It is already in the works.

2. What combination does Kolbert mention that could make cane toads non-lethal and coral heat-resistant?
(a) CRISPR used in conjunction with the power of outlaw genes.
(b) CRISPR used in conjunction with the power of dominant genes.
(c) CRISPR used in conjunction with the power of rogue genes.
(d) CRISPR used in conjunction with the power of outliar genes.

3. What are the main causes of the shrinkage of Isle de Jean Charles?
(a) It is slowly sinking due to rising sea levels.
(b) Multiple hurricanes.
(c) Flood control measures and oil industry digging.
(d) The shore is lacking natural vegetation to keep soil in place.

4. Why are Kolbert and Gates’ plans to meet cancelled?
(a) Gates has lesions on her brain she hoped to have treated in Mexico.
(b) The institute was under construction.
(c) Both women were too busy.
(d) A huge storm cancelled their plans.

5. What had those living in the Plaquemenes done to protect their homes after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita?
(a) Converted their homes into house boats.
(b) Lifted them up onto pilings.
(c) Torn them down and moved elsewhere.
(d) Sunk them deep into the mud.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long might you be blind if cane toad poison gets in your eyes?

2. What happened to an engineer in China who used CRISPR on a set of twins?

3. To what does Kolbert compare the bringing back of a species from the brink of extinction?

4. When did William Lewis Manly take a difficult journey west?

5. What is the mouse called that would make it so only male mice survived?

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