The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In the ant colonies studied by Trivers and Hare, what do the ants do with eggs stolen from other colonies? (from Chapter 10)

Use the ants as slaves.

Destroy the eggs.

Eat the eggs.

Use the ants as mates.

2.

What does Dawkins speculate might be a reason a female animal could be tricked into raising a child that is not her own? (from Chapter 6)

The animal might make alliances for self-protection.

The animal might identify specific genes it has in common with the child.

The animal might misinterpret how related it is to the child.

The animal might gain practice for future offspring.

3.

According to the relatedness calculations in the book, is a child more closely related to a sibling or an uncle? (from Chapter 6)

A sibling.

An uncle.

The child is equally related to both.

It's impossible to compare.

4.

What chance does a parent have of giving a particular gene to a child? (from Chapter 6)

A thirty percent chance.

A forty percent chance.

A fifty percent chance.

A sixty percent chance.

5.

What hazard does the author identify in killing a rival? (from Chapter 5)

A stronger rival might take the rival's place.

The attacker might be ostracized for killing the rival.

Others might try to revenge the rival.

The rival will no longer be able to cooperate to protect against enemies.

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