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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. One activist that Kolbert mentions says that sometimes doing nothing is better than what?
(a) Doing something.
(b) Saying nothing.
(c) Looking like a fool.
(d) Making mistakes.

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

3. What does Kevin Irons, the assistant chief of fisheries at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, feel is the best way to control the carp population?
(a) Bubbles and loud noises.
(b) Poison.
(c) Electrocution.
(d) Overfishing.

4. What is a NOT a technique listed by Kolbert to support species that were brought back from the brink of extinction?
(a) Managed burns.
(b) Captive breeding.
(c) Catch and release.
(d) Supplemental feeding.

5. When are the eggs harvested and brought back to Devils Hole Jr.?
(a) At the end of mating season.
(b) In the off-season.
(c) At the peak of season.
(d) At the beginning of mating season.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Kolbert and Gates’ plans to meet cancelled?

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

3. What problem is the Australian Animal Health Laboratory in Geelong, Australia trying to correct?

4. Kolbert jumps to a day when she meets Alex Kolker, a professor at LSU, who has what as a side gig?

5. What are two species that Revive & Restore hope to resurrect?

(see the answer key)

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