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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 did archaeologists find in Denisova Cave?
(a) A painting of a buffalo.
(b) An ancient finger bone.
(c) A burial site.
(d) A collection of ivory beads.

2. What is the cell's "instruction book" (20)?
(a) TNT.
(b) Tablet.
(c) Jeans.
(d) DNA.

3. 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.

4. What is the most powerful animal in the world?
(a) Humans.
(b) Bears.
(c) Ants.
(d) Gorillas.

5. Which animal came to Flores Island at the same time as humans?
(a) Giraffes.
(b) Elephants.
(c) Bears.
(d) Wolves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does the author not give when talking about how adults are persuaded by stories?

2. What sport does the author use as an example of strangers sharing the same beliefs about rules?

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

4. Why were Sapiens more powerful than Neanderthals?

5. What language is the word "Sapien"?

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