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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, why did humans develop intelligence?
(a) Natural Selection.
(b) Sexual selection.
(c) Survival of the fittest.
(d) To work together and create better living surroundings.

2. What is a common suggestion for why people need intelligence?
(a) Learning.
(b) Slow instincts.
(c) The desire to look better than others.
(d) Ability to improve themseleves.

3. New evidence suggests that much of human learning is developed through __________.
(a) Experiences.
(b) Natural ability.
(c) Mistakes.
(d) Instincts.

4. When was polygamy stamped out?
(a) Religion decided it wanted exclusive marriage.
(b) As governments solidified the institution of marriage.
(c) When women protested it.
(d) The people demanded it.

5. The gender ratio is ___________ as an evolutionary pressure in humans.
(a) Undeniable.
(b) Strong.
(c) Weak.
(d) Harmful.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Freud, a human's tendency is toward _________.

2. How did males evolve?

3. At the end of Chapter 3, what does the author say will be explored in the next chapter?

4. What kind of study does evolution become?

5. In most species, what do many females mostly prefer in males?

(see the answer key)

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