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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. After Malcolm's lecture ends, who accompanies Malcolm as they walk across the open courtyard?
(a) Stanley Erickson.
(b) Richard Levine.
(c) Alan Grant.
(d) Sarah Harding.

2. What does the "T' in K-T boundary stand for?
(a) Tyrannosaur.
(b) Testing.
(c) Triple.
(d) Tertiary.

3. Where does the person who interrupted Malcolm's lecture with his theory think the object of his theory might be located?
(a) In Brazil.
(b) In Africa.
(c) In Costa Rica.
(d) In Egypt.

4. What is the name of the person who stands and interrupts Malcolm's lecture?
(a) Alan Grant.
(b) Sarah Harding.
(c) Luis Alvarez.
(d) Richard Levine.

5. According to Malcolm, what is the characteristic human trait?
(a) Awareness.
(b) Conformity.
(c) Sentience.
(d) Desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two behaviors are of particular interest to the study of evolution?

2. What invention makes complexity theory possible?

3. While other species in the animal kingdom fight for food, what do humans - in Malcolm's opinion - fight for?

4. According to Malcolm's speech, how many species of plants and animals have existed on the planet since life began?

5. At the time of his speech in August, how old is Malcolm?

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