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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Darwin told about climatic events in the area?
(a) heatwaves and cold spells
(b) tidal waves and cyclones
(c) drought followed by floods
(d) rainfall changes in the course of rivers

2. What is one of the industries of the native population near the military post?
(a) trading horses they caught and trained
(b) making the round stones for the bolas
(c) making lazo, or lassos, for the gauchos
(d) weaving ponchos for gauchos

3. What do the inhabitants of a ranch north of the Polanco River find interesting when Darwin arrives?
(a) the odd clothes that Darwin wears
(b) the color of Darwin's skin
(c) Darwin's compass and maps and phosphorous matches
(d) the pictures Darwin draws of plants and insects

4. What is the composition of the Cape de Verd Islands?
(a) volcanic geology and not much vegetation
(b) volcanic geology with lush vegetation
(c) tectonic geology and biological diversity
(d) tectonic geology with sparce vegetation

5. What is the composition of Sierra de la Ventana?
(a) mostly granite
(b) largely limestone
(c) mostly ignecious rock
(d) largely white quartz

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin see along the way where robbers hide and cattle can be lost?

2. What are the two different styles Darwin uses in his journal?

3. What small bird resembles quail in its habits and snipe in its looks?

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

5. What animal does Darwin find in small herds after arriving at Port Desire?

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