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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On his way up the coast of Chile toward Copiapo, why does Darwin turn inland toward the mining area?
(a) He is bored looking at the sea all the time.
(b) He hears about strange plant life at the mines.
(c) The coastline becomes impassable.
(d) He does not find much of interest along the coast.

2. What does Darwin see at Chatham Island?
(a) large pelicans along the coast
(b) thriving fishing villages
(c) rock dwelling monkeys
(d) huge tortoises weighing up to 200 pounds

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

4. What is Darwin's assessment of the natives on Tierra del Fuego?
(a) They are too primitive to civilize.
(b) They are an advanced civilization.
(c) They are intelligent enough to someday become civilized.
(d) They are stupid because of inbreeding.

5. Who are the people living on Tierra del Fuego?
(a) abandoned African slaves
(b) primitive and impoverished natives
(c) Spanish settlers
(d) Argentinians

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin write that he found along the banks of the Santa Cruz River?

2. What does Darwin find that thrives in the area around the salt lakes?

3. How does Darwin describe Gen. Rosas?

4. What does Darwin see at Punta Alta?

5. Why is a tree Darwin comes across famous among the natives?

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