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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17, The Golden Age That Never Was.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Several languages are all derived from a common root language, which is generally referred to as what?
(a) PA.
(b) PE.
(c) PIE.
(d) PI.

2. What is a fundamental aspect of humanity and in general is easy to determine even by non-experts?
(a) Country of origin.
(b) Race.
(c) Religion.
(d) Intelligence.

3. What happens to all animals?
(a) They mate.
(b) They survive.
(c) They care for one another.
(d) They age and eventually die.

4. In most primates, sexually receptive females exhibit what?
(a) Brightly colored and swollen genitalia.
(b) Hidden estrus.
(c) Certain behaviors.
(d) Aggressive behaviors.

5. What other creatures practice a form of agriculture?
(a) Mice.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Ants.
(d) Fleas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Do most racial traits appear to have any meaningful influence on environmental fitness?

2. Why must women be highly selective in extra-marital sexual partners?

3. What does the author note about studies done on woodpeckers?

4. To what did agriculture give rise?

5. Of what have several researchers focused on the vocalizations?

(see the answer key)

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