Reading Quiz for "Gender in the Wild"

What animals are discussed in the article "Gender in the Wild"? (Choose all correct answers.)

• geladas

• orangutans

• chimpanzees

• elephants

• rats

What does the phrase extended matriarchal family mean?

• a family structure that includes mothers, fathers, daughters, and sons

• a family structure that includes mothers and daughters

• a family structure that includes mothers, grandmothers, aunts, daughters, sisters, and female friends

• a family structure that includes fathers and sons

Who has more power in gelada society?

• Males

• Females

What are the responsibilities of female geladas? (Choose all correct answers.)

• Deciding when to replace a male mate.

• Deciding where to eat.

• Deciding how long to graze.

• Deciding how long the group should sleep.

True or False? Young male chimpanzees seem to prefer playing with sticks or other objects.

• True

• False