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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue and The Lost World Hypothesis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Malcolm known for amongst his peers?
(a) His optimism.
(b) His anger.
(c) His pessimism.
(d) His creative style.

2. What is the profession of the person walking with Malcolm across the open courtyard after the lecture ends?
(a) Chemistry.
(b) Palentology.
(c) History.
(d) Biology.

3. Where is the person walking with Malcolm across the open courtyard after his lecture scheduled to return to the next day?
(a) Houston.
(b) London.
(c) Nairobi.
(d) Beirut.

4. According to Malcolm, how long do most species survive?
(a) Four million years.
(b) Four billion years.
(c) Four hundred years.
(d) Four thousand years.

5. Malcolm dresses entirely in one color. What color is it?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the profession of the person who stands and interrupts Malcolm's lecture?

2. What is the name of the man who first demonstrates that species become extinct?

3. How long has Malcolm been denying speculation regarding the InGen story?

4. What does Malcolm suggest as the reason for the extinction of complex animals?

5. According to Malcolm's speech, how many species of plants and animals are currently on the planet?

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