Quiz Guide:Sixth Extinction Chapter 13 and Faded Roses
Kolbert
- What was once described as "“the most beautiful not particularly beautiful bird in the world" What else do we know about it?
- Name some other "chilled menagerires."
- Who are other writers whose writings have helped species to survive?
- What are some of the amazing things being done to save the condor and the whooping crane?
- Say something about Kinohi.
- Why does Kolbert try to place her history in the context of life's history?
- If you want to think about why humans are so dangerous to other species, what could you do?
- Describe the exhibit embedded in the floor of the American Museum of Natural History.
- How is human life like a mutual fund?
- What are two ways of thinking about the future of the humane race? On which side is Paul Ehrlich?
- Who or what might or might not inherit the earth?
Faded Roses
- How do the children seem to feel about the gorilla exhibit?
- What does it take to appreciate gorillas?
- What did P.T. Barnum say about gorillas?
- What's an interesting story about Mrs. Lintz's gorilla?
- What's something interesting about Toto?
- What do Anders and John Daniel have in comon?
- What will happen if Anders doesn't have lunch with Miss Elliot?
Essay: Why do you think Kolbert provides the timeline on the last page of the chapter?
Extra credit: Why does Kolbert name the last chapter "The Thing with Feathers"? (You may have to do some research online).