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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what countries do Humboldt and Bonpland spend two years?
(a) Columbia, Ecuador and Peru
(b) Ireland, Scotland and Wales
(c) Italy, Germany and France
(d) Thailand, China, India

2. What does Agassiz turn into a temporary museum filled with his new collection of specimens?
(a) A bathhouse
(b) The natatorium
(c) The cafeteria
(d) His garage

3. With whom does Mores think Roosevelt sides?
(a) Democrats
(b) Railroad men
(c) Chicago beef trust
(d) Republicans

4. Humboldt and Bonpland explored the New World colonies of which country?
(a) Spain
(b) France
(c) Great Britain
(d) Italy

5. What does Agassiz consider Darwin's ON THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES BY MEANS OF NATURAL SELECTION?
(a) Atheism
(b) Brilliant
(c) Inaccurate
(d) Overrated

Short Answer Questions

1. Agassiz helps people understand how ______________ created natural phenomena in Europe.

2. What was the impetus for the railroad?

3. What is the name of Humboldt's book that inspired Charles Darwin and others?

4. What is a major impediment to construction of the railroad?

5. According to Remington the West is filled with horses, blood and _________________.

(see the answer key)

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