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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Darwin describe Gen. Rosas?
(a) as a tall thin man who does not wear his uniform well
(b) as a disturbed man who wants to be in Buenos Aires
(c) as a masterful horseman who dresses like the gauchos
(d) as a fat, jolly man who loves to talk

3. What does Darwin do during his three-day stay in Socego?
(a) catch up on his sleep
(b) collects insects within the forest
(c) climbs trees
(d) go hungry

4. Who does Darwin accompany while exploring around Botofogo Bay?
(a) Capt. Fitz Roy
(b) a large bearded monkey
(c) an old Portuguese priest
(d) his hired native guide

5. After the return to Rio de Janeiro, where does Darwin stay that is rich in resources for the naturalist?
(a) in the center of the city
(b) in a cottage on Botofogo Bay
(c) in a luxury hotel on Botofogo Bay
(d) with the governor of Rio de Janeiro

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the gauchos prepare for a meal on the island?

2. What is located at the Bay of Valparaiso?

3. Where is the Beagle after passing through the Strait of Magellan?

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

5. Who are the unusually tall people compared to other natives of the area?

(see the answer key)

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