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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2: Variation Under Nature.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What species type is known for a lot of variation between individuals?
(a) Bimorphic.
(b) Polymorphic.
(c) Trimorphic.
(d) Trapamorphic.

2. What type of work is presented in The Origin of Species?
(a) Chemical.
(b) Spiritual.
(c) Biological.
(d) Metaphysical.

3. Concerning the difficulty of defining species, sub-species, and variations, what does Darwin suggest about differences?
(a) There are no differences.
(b) They are arbitrary.
(c) Will depend on the species.
(d) Will depend on the climate.

4. In Chapter 1: Variation Under Domestication, what animal does Darwin give as an example for being perfectly adapted for catching its food?
(a) Beaver.
(b) Woodpecker.
(c) Tiger.
(d) Bull.

5. Who is one individual that Darwin mentions as helping him in every way prior to the publication of The Origin of Species?
(a) Dr. Lovette.
(b) Rev. W. Horbert.
(c) Dr. Hooker.
(d) Edward Forbes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which term refers to a type of variation that is seen in most or all groups of organisms?

2. What is likely to NOT affect variations that are consistent among individuals?

3. What do Naturalists suggest is one definite distinction between a species and a variety?

4. What classification has a large number of species?

5. Which of the following is a radical change in the structure or behavior of an organism?

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