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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Malcolm, why are humans so interested in the decline of the dinosaur?
(a) It is unexplored territory.
(b) It allowed humans to flourish.
(c) It may be preventable for humans.
(d) It foreshadows human destruction.

2. According to Malcolm, what are complex animals able to insulate themselves against?
(a) Miniscule changes.
(b) Behavioral changes.
(c) Catastrophic changes.
(d) Environmental changes.

3. What do complexity theorists term the behavior that is common to all complex systems?
(a) Supportive iterations.
(b) Self-defeating.
(c) Didactic.
(d) Self-organizing.

4. When is the infamous trip to Costa Rica actually made by Malcolm and the others for InGen?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1997.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1994.

5. What does Levine have a reputation for being?
(a) Devious.
(b) Criminal.
(c) Rude.
(d) Ruthless.

Short Answer Questions

1. Dodgson tells the head of Biosyn that there could be a lucrative market in selling dinosaurs. To whom does Dodgson suggest selling them?

2. What is the name of Thorne's foreman?

3. According to the Biosyn spy, Levine left the country and traveled to Costa Rica. How long has Levine been gone?

4. What is the name of the man hired by Biosyn to spy on the people who had been involved with the InGen project?

5. What is Malcolm known for amongst his peers?

Short Essay Questions

1. The head of Biosyn dislikes Dodgson, but likes having him around. Why?

2. Identify and describe the theory supported by the high levels of iridium at the K-T boundary.

3. In the 1970s, why could no one answer questions regarding the fragility of the earth's ecosystem?

4. What is the "Edge of Chaos"?

5. How does Dodgson convince the head of Biosyn to allow Dodgson one more opportunity to successfully gain the dinosaur DNA he has been seeking?

6. Describe the type of behavior that is common to all complex systems.

7. Why, in Malcolm's opinion, is his extinction theory untestable?

8. Describe Ian Malcolm's feelings regarding the theory that the dinosaurs were wiped out by a meteor strike.

9. According to Malcolm's speech, what is the average rate of extinction on the planet?

10. Why is Kelly thrilled to learn that Thorne will call Sarah Harding if he can't reach Levine on the sat phone?

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