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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animals had been introduced on East Falkland Island?
(a) a herd of cattle and rabbits
(b) sheep and house cats
(c) goats and koalas
(d) kangaroos and ostriches

2. Upon Darwin's return to Buenos Aires, what is going on?
(a) a revolution
(b) a serious drought
(c) an international meeting
(d) a celebration

3. What do Darwin's discoveries cause him to think about?
(a) the pre-historic geology
(b) species that have become extinct
(c) species unknown in Europe
(d) the many different kins of one species

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

5. What affirmation does Darwin make about the earth?
(a) there is no life in a salt lake bed
(b) life on earth is only near wateer
(c) every part of the world is habitable
(d) some of the earth is inhabitable

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin do during his three-day stay in Socego?

2. What does Darwin speculate about the continents?

3. At Botofogo Bay, what does Darwin find that interests him?

4. On his second attempt, what is Capt. Fitz Roy able to navigate successfully?

5. What does the man think Darwin is going to do?

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