The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

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

A retaliator mimics the behavior of the creature it encounters.

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

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

2.

What type of animal brains does Dawkins say are most successful? (from Chapter 4)

Animal brians that can creat instinctive action.

Animal brians that can analyze input.

Animal brains that can communicate quickly.

Animal brains that can learn.

3.

According to Dawkins, do memes compete? (from Chapter 11)

No, memes do not use resources, so they do not compete.

Yes, memes compete against genetic forces.

Yes, memes compete for space in human brains and other resources.

No, memes do not compete because they share resources.

4.

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

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

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

Yes, all scientists agree memes do 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.

5.

What chance does a parent have of giving a particular gene to a child? (from Chapter 6)

A sixty percent chance.

A thirty percent chance.

A forty percent chance.

A fifty percent chance.

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