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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does sea salt work better than lake salt as a preservative?
(a) Sea salt is more plentiful.
(b) Sea salt is purer than lake salt.
(c) Sea salt contains more sodium chloride.
(d) Sea salt contains other chemicals that aid in preservation.

2. How does the Santa Cruz River bed change as Darwin moves upstream?
(a) from stones to black volcanic rock
(b) from sand and silt to polished granite
(c) from stones to marshy sand
(d) from red clay to smooth stones

3. What do the gauchos prepare for a meal on the island?
(a) a boneless roast with the hide still on the meat
(b) puma steaks
(c) a soup made with a large turtle
(d) a spit roasted wild goat

4. On the way to Santa Fe, what makes the road very difficult, especially for the many carts with huge wheels?
(a) very narrow trails in some places
(b) recent heavy rains
(c) occasional battles with natives
(d) rockslides off the mountains

5. What must Darwin and his guide cross on the way back to Hacienda de San Isidro?
(a) a suspension bridge made of rope and hide
(b) a dry, parched desert
(c) a line of military guarding the border
(d) a rapids in a mountain river

Short Answer Questions

1. What is located at the Bay of Valparaiso?

2. On his second attempt, what is Capt. Fitz Roy able to navigate successfully?

3. What does the man think Darwin is going to do?

4. How does Darwin describe Gen. Rosas?

5. What is Darwin told about climatic events in the area?

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