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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What five new species did Morris find?

2. What is the name of the small ribbon-shaped creation that is the first member known of the 'chordate' phylum?

3. What did Anomalocaris appear to represent?

4. Who dissented with Whittington about Aysehaia?

5. What prevented Collins from excavating at Walcott's quarry?

Short Essay Questions

1. What other monographs were published in 1981 concerning the Burgess Shale and by who?

2. What new view did Whittington hold after working on Naraoia?

3. How did Naraoia contribute to the Burgess Drama?

4. Why does Gould deplore the prevention of Des Collins excavation of Walcot's quarry?

5. Describe Wiwaxia.

6. What did Whittington originally think Naraoia was?

7. What did Collins do when faced with the prevention of Des Collins excavation of Walcott's quarry?

8. How did Aysehaia contribute to the Burgess Drama?

9. How is Whittington inclined to see Opabinia during his initial observations?

10. What two major discoveries did Derek Briggs make?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 2, the relationship between Burgess fauna and eukaryotic fauna is examined. of the sequential artist and the reader is examined. Examine the different stages of fauna. Answer the following question: What does this relationship express about evolution in general and about the Burgess Shale in particular? Use one of your own supporting ideas to back up your statement, and at least two examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Gould disagrees with Whittington regarding the significance of Aysehaia. Explain this disagreement in your own words. Use two examples from the book to illustrate the significance of Aysehaia, Whittington's position, and Gould's dissent.

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 2 focuses on the myth of the laboratory and of field work. What does Gould have to say about the myths behind these work stations? Discuss three examples that explain how Gould presents these working stations as mythic. Also, determine the similarities and differences between laboratory and field work.

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