The Selfish Gene Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

In the example that Dawkins gives, what do pigs sometimes do to the runt of the litter? (from Chapter 8)

Allow the other piglets to attack it.

Kick it away.

Refuse to feed it.

Eat it.

2.

How does Dawkins define communication? (from Chapter 4)

A gene behavior that allows cooperation between multiple gene machines.

A learned behavior that is founded in genetic behaviors linking multiple gene machines.

A mutually learned behavior resulting from genetic behaviors that help groups of gene machines maintain cohesiveness.

A gene behavior that helps one group of genes survive by influencing the behavior of another.

3.

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

Eat the eggs.

Destroy the eggs.

Use the ants as slaves.

Use the ants as mates.

4.

What does Dawkins say memes seem closest to, in terms of genetics? (from Chapter 11)

Primitive molecules in ancient seas.

Groups of genes that work together to make a trait.

Rogue genetic structures like viruses.

Individual genes in advanced DNA.

5.

In Dawkins' discussion, why do baby birds scream? (from Chapter 8)

To warn away aggressors.

To scold sibling birds.

To show how hungry they are.

To attract love from the parent.

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