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Question #1

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

A. polyandry

B. one-male polygyny

C. fission-fusion polygyny

D. Multi-male polygyny

Question #2

Most prosimians __________.

A. live in small groups

B. live in large groups

C. have a solitary social system

D. have a mixed social system depending on the season

Question #3

More sexually dimorphic primate species tend to __________.

A. be solitary rather than live in groups

B. have less male competition for mates

C. live in more dangerous environments

D. be polygynous

Question #4

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

A. polygynandrous groups

B. fission-fusion polygyny

C. one-male polygyny

D. monogamous families

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

D. bonobos know how to make fire