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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the composition of most of the rock formations on the Brazilian coast?
(a) limestone
(b) iron
(c) granite
(d) marble

3. How does Darwin attempt to communicate with a large black man on a ferry?
(a) points to what he wants
(b) talks loud and makes hand gestures
(c) pantomimes
(d) draws pictures

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

5. What is the Casarita meaning little house builder?
(a) a kind of rabbit that nests in trees
(b) a snake that builds mounds of rock
(c) a bird that digs long holes into its underground nest
(d) a species of armadillo

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What animal life does Darwin observe on the trail?

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