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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1970, __________ argued that the individual is merely a container for genes.

2. What does being fast allow for a gazelle to do?

3. What can a psychiatrist expect to find in all people?

4. Are individuals involved in evolution aware of the choices they are making?

5. What is lekking?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the book named after the Red Queen?

2. What would lead a woman to pick a man based on looks?

3. What is perplexing about sexual reproduction?

4. How would a pre-Darwin think explain why giraffes have long necks?

5. How is the theory supported by science?

6. How does the book begin and why is it important?

7. Why are hermaphrodites unstable?

8. Why do genes exist in the first place?

9. Who changed the discussions concerning evolution after the 19th century?

10. After the Vicar of Bray theory, what did scientists try to prove?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Male Australian turkeys build spectacular mounds. They build these mounds to attract females. When a female shares a mound with a turkey, she is saying she will give him offspring. In this case, how have mound building skills changed?

What has now become important about mound building skills?

Essay Topic 2

As cheaters get caught, what happens to their ability to cheat? How does the Red Queen Theory say that cheaters will react to improved cheating detectors? Do you agree?

Essay Topic 3

Since Adam and Eve, women have been depicted as the temptresses. They cunningly lead men away from what is good or right. How much of this statement is actually true? Describe how women have been forced to take on the role of the evil character throughout history.

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