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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the unusually tall people compared to other natives of the area?
(a) the Patagonians
(b) the Incas
(c) the Tierrans
(d) the Argentinians

2. At Botofogo Bay, what does Darwin find that interests him?
(a) many species of birds
(b) strange flesh eating fish
(c) new kinds of bees
(d) many species of planaria (flatworms)

3. Where does the Beagle anchor at Tierra del Fuego island?
(a) the Bay of Santiago
(b) the Bay of Good Success
(c) the Bay of Bengal
(d) the Bay of Good Hope

4. What do Darwin and his companions find at the Colorado River?
(a) many fishing villages
(b) a military encampment headed by General Rosas
(c) a ferry to get them to the other side
(d) an abandoned military fort

5. What large bird does Darwin shoot up the Santa Cruz River?
(a) a condor
(b) an ostrich
(c) an eagle
(d) a pelican

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the sociological condition in Brazil that disturbs Darwin?

2. After the return to Rio de Janeiro, where does Darwin stay that is rich in resources for the naturalist?

3. Why does sea salt work better than lake salt as a preservative?

4. What is Capt. Fitz Roy's plan after anchoring at the mouth of the Santa Cruz River?

5. Where does Darwin see camphor, pepper, cinnamon and clove trees, along with breadfruit, jaca and mango?

(see the answer key)

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