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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What small bird resembles quail in its habits and snipe in its looks?
(a) the South American mockingbird
(b) the flightless pheasant
(c) the avioticus imbicilus
(d) the tinochorus rumicivorous

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

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

4. On the way to Santa Fe, what makes the road very difficult, especially for the many carts with huge wheels?
(a) rockslides off the mountains
(b) occasional battles with natives
(c) very narrow trails in some places
(d) recent heavy rains

5. Where does Darwin stay at Socego?
(a) with native Indians
(b) in makeshift tents
(c) the Mandetiba inn
(d) the estate of Manuel Figuireda

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Darwin discover about fifteen miles from Patagones?

3. How does Darwin attempt to communicate with a large black man on a ferry?

4. What is Darwin told about climatic events in the area?

5. What is the composition of Sierra de la Ventana?

(see the answer key)

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