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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the composition of the Cape de Verd Islands?
(a) tectonic geology and biological diversity
(b) volcanic geology with lush vegetation
(c) volcanic geology and not much vegetation
(d) tectonic geology with sparce vegetation

2. Why can two dead monkeys not be shaken out of a tree?
(a) they are held by other monkeys
(b) the grip of their prehensile tails
(c) the grip of their large hands
(d) they are wedged in the branches

3. Who invites Darwin to visit an estate near Rio de Janeiro?
(a) an English landowner
(b) a Brazilian general
(c) a French explorer
(d) a wealthy Brazilian

4. Where does Darwin see a rocky, steep hill jutting about 1,000 feet into the sky?
(a) St. Paul's Rocks
(b) St. domingo
(c) Cape de Verd islands
(d) Fernando Noronha Island

5. What are the two different styles Darwin uses in his journal?
(a) clergyman and scientist
(b) biologist and engineer
(c) explorer and philosopher
(d) scientist and journalist

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin observe that is formed by lightning hitting the hills and traversing through the sand?

2. What is Darwin's profession?

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

4. What are the dates of Charles Darwin's life span?

5. What do the gauchos bring down using their bolas?

(see the answer key)

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