The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Does Dawkins believe that life could exist on other planets? (from Chapter 11)

No, because the same chemical conditions could not exist elsewhere.

No, because the chemical combinations for life are so rare.

Yes, life could exist with similar or different chemical basis.

Yes, but only with the same chemical basis.

2.

What did scientists do to test the genes that controlled bee behavior? (from Chapter 4)

Breed bees with duplicates of both genes.

Breed bees without either gene.

Breed bees with one of the genes only.

Breed bees with duplicates of one of the genes.

3.

In Dawkins' description, how does a retaliator behave? (from Chapter 5)

A retaliator waits to see what will happen and then reacts through a code of rules.

A retaliator appears to be a dove but acts like a hawk.

A retaliator appears to be a hawk but acts like a dove.

A retaliator mimics the behavior of the creature it encounters.

4.

What does Dawkins speculate might be a reason a female animal could be tricked into raising a child that is not her own? (from Chapter 6)

The animal might gain practice for future offspring.

The animal might make alliances for self-protection.

The animal might misinterpret how related it is to the child.

The animal might identify specific genes it has in common with the child.

5.

In Dawkins' discussion, why do baby birds scream? (from Chapter 8)

To warn away aggressors.

To show how hungry they are.

To attract love from the parent.

To scold sibling birds.

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