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Question #1

________ is a form of polygyny often related to reliance on ripe fruit.

A. one-male polygyny

B. Multi-male polygyny

C. fission-fusion polygyny

D. polyandry

Question #2

Most prosimians __________.

A. have a mixed social system depending on the season

B. have a solitary social system

C. live in small groups

D. live in large groups

Question #3

More sexually dimorphic primate species tend to __________.

A. be solitary rather than live in groups

B. live in more dangerous environments

C. have less male competition for mates

D. be polygynous

Question #4

All-male “bachelor” groups may occur in species where __________ exist(s).

A. one-male polygyny

B. monogamous families

C. fission-fusion polygyny

D. polygynandrous groups

Question #5

After observing bonobos in the wild, it appears that __________.

A. bonobos definitely walk upright more than chimps

B. bonobos never eat meat

C. bonobos know how to make fire

D. bonobo females can gain dominance status more easily than chimp females