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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2 (35 - 74).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "Homo sapien" mean?
(a) Wise human.
(b) Same human.
(c) Human from Hom Valley.
(d) Ancient human.

2. Why did Floresians evolve to be smaller?
(a) A lack of food.
(b) Larger predators.
(c) Smaller caves.
(d) The climate.

3. Ants also cooperate in large numbers, but how are they different from humans?
(a) They believe less useful stories.
(b) They never change the way they cooperate.
(c) Their stories make them greedy.
(d) They cannot all tell stories.

4. Why do dolphins still exist?
(a) Because they are so strong.
(b) Because they are such good swimmers.
(c) Because humans allow them.
(d) Because of their intelligence.

5. Which of the following is not a group of harvester ants?
(a) Climbers.
(b) Warriors.
(c) Nurses.
(d) Foragers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What athletes does the author mention people watching on TV?

2. What are the ancient humans who lived in Indonesia called?

3. Why might human ancestors have cracked open a bone?

4. What story allows humans to cooperate on large projects and trade with strangers?

5. What does the name Ebu Gogo mean?

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