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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. What is in the true interest of a female in reproduction?

2. New evidence suggests that much of human learning is developed through __________.

3. Unlike other primates, humans do not publicly display their __________.

4. Specifically, what did these rules mandate?

5. Why might cousins be attracted to each other?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do men universally prefer in their women?

2. What happens to children that do not learn language early?

3. When does sexual aversion to one's family occur?

4. From the Red Queen Theory, what do we learn about cheaters?

5. Why does the author think that humans developed intelligence?

6. What biological incentives are passed down to many males?

7. Why is male on male violence so detrimental?

8. Why are societies no longer polygamous?

9. Over the milennia, how have men and women evolved?

10. What do women prefer to be?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Why does Ridley think that intelligence and language developed between human beings? Does he think that without this prompting, there would be no language?

Essay Topic 2

Ridley ends the book by saying that while the Red Queen Theory is useful, it also can be confusing. The theory also proves and disproves itself all the time. Why do you think he ends the book in this way? Is it to save his reputation in case he is wrong? Explain.

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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