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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. When the canal in Chicago reversed the flow of the river, into where did it eventually lead?
(a) The Gulf of Mexico.
(b) The Atlantic Ocean.
(c) The Pacific Ocean.
(d) The St. Lawrence River.

2. What animal does Darwin use to support his beliefs about evolution?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Lab rats.
(c) Gerbals.
(d) Fancy-pigeons.

3. What is NOT a reason for why Devil’s Hole is a geological oddity?
(a) It holds water left over from the Pleistocene age.
(b) The fish were washed here when the whole area had more water and have never been able to leave.
(c) The pupfish have evolved to survive in the harsh conditions of Devils Hole.
(d) The cavern is narrow in some areas and very deep in others, much like a swimming pool.

4. What is wrong with the Wood Screw Pumps in the twenty-four pumping stations that pump water out of the city?
(a) Many are broken and need to be fixed.
(b) They are not effective at keeping out water.
(c) They are speeding up the sinking of the city.
(d) They are difficult to replace.

5. What event does Kolbert attend that is to bring awareness and interest in eating carp?
(a) Carp - All You Can Eat!
(b) CarpFest.
(c) ChefCarp.
(d) Carpapaloosa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT something that Kolbert says human domination over nature has caused?

2. Why is one of the locals at the town hall meeting against the creation of holes in the levees?

3. According to Kolbert, why are mice perfect lab animals?

4. What was the original name of New Orleans, as given by Kolbert in this book?

5. What is Kolbert expecting to see in the SeaSim in Townsville, Australia?

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