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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters III-IV.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter I, where was a volcanic crater located that is mentioned by the author?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Panama.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Honduras.

2. How old was Charles Darwin when he was invited to serve as a sort of gentleman's companion to the captain of the HMS "Beagle"?
(a) 21.
(b) 19.
(c) 22.
(d) 20.

3. How many auk beaks were found in an ancient grave in Canada?
(a) More than 100.
(b) About 50.
(c) 300.
(d) 150.

4. When were the first mastodon bones discovered that were subjected to scientific study?
(a) 1746.
(b) 1716.
(c) 1751.
(d) 1739.

5. Worldwide, how many amphibians species had been identified?
(a) Just over 7,000.
(b) 4,500.
(c) About 5,000.
(d) 3,500.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the golden-frogs in Sante Fe, effectively wiped out?

2. What tattoo did Edgardo Griffith have?

3. What size was a skeleton discovered west of Buenos Aires?

4. When a second set of mastodon bones were found, where we they sent?

5. How many hooks would Armannsson have on his line when he fished for cod?

(see the answer key)

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