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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Second Configuration.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. According to the story, in what year does Ian Malcolm give a speech in which he states that complex animals die out because of their behavior?
(a) 1993.
(b) 1997.
(c) 2003.
(d) 1987.
2. According to Malcolm, animals living and dying against a very active background of our planet accounts for what percentage of extinction?
(a) 97%.
(b) 84%.
(c) 90%.
(d) 75%.
3. When Kelly goes into Thorne's office to say goodbye, who does she learn will be accompanying Malcolm and Thorne on the trip to Costa Rica?
(a) Sarah Harding.
(b) Beverly Ranson.
(c) Ed James.
(d) Lewis Dodgson.
4. While other species in the animal kingdom fight for food, what do humans - in Malcolm's opinion - fight for?
(a) Territory.
(b) Alliances.
(c) Protection.
(d) Beliefs.
5. According to the Biosyn spy, where is Dr. Grant now working?
(a) At Berkeley.
(b) At Montana State.
(c) At Utah State.
(d) At Duke.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is the name of the American biologist who flies Levine to see the animal carcass?
2. What is the name of Thorne's foreman?
3. Which island off the Costa Rican coast is leased to a German mining company?
4. Before receiving the call regarding the animal carcass in Costa Rica, where is Levine working?
5. According to Malcolm's speech, what percentage of animals that have ever lived are now extinct?
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