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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Grants' research is compared to which novel?
(a) Jane Eyre.
(b) War and Peace.
(c) Great Expectations.
(d) Anna Karenina.

2. What was the name of Darwin's grandfather?
(a) Anselm.
(b) Martin.
(c) Augustine.
(d) Erasmus.

3. In Chapter 5, to which mythical figure does Weiner compare the finches?
(a) The Sirens.
(b) Icharus.
(c) Sisyphus.
(d) Medusa.

4. What type of bird did Darwin breed back home in England?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Swallows.
(c) Mockingbirds.
(d) Pigeons.

5. Approximately how many islands are in the Galapagos Archipelago?
(a) 24.
(b) 10.
(c) 50.
(d) 36.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped Jamie Smith analyze his data on sparrows?

2. How long did Darwin study barnacles?

3. Which type of fish is discussed at length in Chapter 6?

4. Which scientist is mentioned in Chapter 14 as strongly advocating the need for measurement in science?

5. Whose appearance is described at the beginning of Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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