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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What do the gauchos bring down using their bolas?
(a) birds, monkeys, or crocodiles
(b) trees, cacti, or boulders
(c) game, cattle, horses, or humans
(d) elephants, lions, and kangaroos

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Darwin's profession?

2. After leaving Las Minas, what does Darwin see near marble outcroppings?

3. What does the evening meal consist of at Don Juan Fuentes' house?

4. Who invites Darwin to visit an estate near Rio de Janeiro?

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

(see the answer key)

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