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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the evening meal consist of at Don Juan Fuentes' house?
(a) barbecued goat and wine
(b) only a variety of vegetables
(c) fried eggs and flying fish
(d) nothing but meat and water

3. What causes the different colored water Darwin sees after leaving Bahia?
(a) color from iron oxide deposits
(b) variance in temperature
(c) undersea volcano eruptions
(d) small interlocking organisms

4. What is Darwin's profession?
(a) a 19th century naturalist
(b) a 19th century chemist
(c) a 19th century ship's captain
(d) a 19th century map maker

5. What do the inhabitants of a ranch north of the Polanco River find interesting when Darwin arrives?
(a) the pictures Darwin draws of plants and insects
(b) the color of Darwin's skin
(c) Darwin's compass and maps and phosphorous matches
(d) the odd clothes that Darwin wears

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Darwin have to do for two days at the military encampment?

3. After the return to Rio de Janeiro, where does Darwin stay that is rich in resources for the naturalist?

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

5. What marine creature does Darwin discover off of St. Domingo that he keeps in his cabin?

(see the answer key)

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