The document discusses taking a human variation quiz before reviewing the related text and lesson. The individual took the quiz to get a less informed perspective. They found a few questions difficult to answer, including question 3 about shared and additional DNA variations between Asians, Africans, and Europeans. They also struggled with a question about sickle cell trait being determined by skin color or as an evolutionary trait to resist malaria. Taking the quiz helped identify areas to focus on in the upcoming text.