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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. Dodgson tells the head of Biosyn that there could be a lucrative market in selling dinosaurs. To whom does Dodgson suggest selling them?
(a) Hunters.
(b) Zoos.
(c) Universities.
(d) Enthusiasts.

2. When are the high levels of iridium at the K-T boundary discovered?
(a) 1987.
(b) 1993.
(c) 1980.
(d) 2001.

3. What time is it in Africa when Thorne places a phone call to the other person who will be accompanying him and Malcolm on the trip to Costa Rica?
(a) 6 pm.
(b) 10 am.
(c) 4 am.
(d) 9 pm.

4. In what year is extinction first demonstrated?
(a) 1867.
(b) 1876.
(c) 1786.
(d) 1768.

5. According to Malcolm's interpretation, what is located on the island that Levine believes houses Site B?
(a) A volcano.
(b) A dam.
(c) A river.
(d) A swamp.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. Who does Levine eavesdrop on while waiting for his plan in the San Jose airport?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the other girls at school taunt Kelly?

2. What is reductionism? Is it useful in complexity theory or not?

3. According to Victorian-era scientists, what are dinosaurs like?

4. What is the "Edge of Chaos"?

5. When Thorne and the children arrive at Levine's apartment, name three items that they find.

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

7. Why does Levine hire Kelly and Arby to run errands for him?

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

9. What happens in the 1970s that leads scientists to wonder if human behavior could ultimately lead to extinction?

10. As Ed James sits outside Levine's apartment and eavesdrops on the conversation between Thorne, Malcolm, and the children, why is James embarrassed?

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