The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What hazard does the author identify in killing a rival? (from Chapter 5)

The rival will no longer be able to cooperate to protect against enemies.

The attacker might be ostracized for killing the rival.

Others might try to revenge the rival.

A stronger rival might take the rival's place.

2.

According to Dawkins' book, could memes become part of the brain's structure? (from Chapter 11)

Yes, all scientists agree memes do become part of the brain's structure.

Yes, some scientists think memes will become part of the brain's structure.

No, scientists theorize and generally agree that memes could probably not become part of the brain's structure.

No, scientists know that memes cannot become part of the brain's structure.

3.

Why does Dawkins say individuals within a species interact more with each other than with other species? (from Chapter 5)

Because they need each other to survive.

Because they inhabit the same habitat.

Because they are more easily recognizable to each other since they are similar.

Because they compete for the same resources using the same tools.

4.

What response does Dawkins give to the idea that birth control is wrong because it's unnatural? (from Chapter 7)

That birth regulation is a survival instinct.

That birth regulation is an evolutionary adaptation.

That feeding the poor is also unnatural.

That human lifestyle is completely unnatural.

5.

What does Wynne-Edwards say happens when other animals communicate to the species that there is overpopulation? (from Chapter 7)

The animals claim larger territories.

The animals store extra food.

The animals attack others' young.

The animals have fewer young.

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