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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Darwin describe Gen. Rosas?
(a) as a masterful horseman who dresses like the gauchos
(b) as a tall thin man who does not wear his uniform well
(c) as a disturbed man who wants to be in Buenos Aires
(d) as a fat, jolly man who loves to talk

2. What is a particular riding skill of a gaucho?
(a) going around a post at full gallop touching a finger to the post
(b) riding on the underside of the horse to avoid detection
(c) standing up in the saddle at full gallop
(d) riding for days without getting out of the saddle

3. What are the dates of Charles Darwin's life span?
(a) Aug. 12, 1829 to Feb. 20, 1903
(b) May 14, 1850 to June 19, 1922
(c) Jan. 6, 1818 to Dec. 3, 1900
(d) Feb. 12, 1809 to April 19, 1882

4. What does Darwin observe that is formed by lightning hitting the hills and traversing through the sand?
(a) silicone balls
(b) black glass
(c) veins of gold
(d) glass tubes

5. After the return to Rio de Janeiro, where does Darwin stay that is rich in resources for the naturalist?
(a) in a luxury hotel on Botofogo Bay
(b) with the governor of Rio de Janeiro
(c) in a cottage on Botofogo Bay
(d) in the center of the city

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the composition of the Cape de Verd Islands?

3. What is the sociological condition in Brazil that disturbs Darwin?

4. How does Darwin surmise the butterflies and insects got to where the Beagle is?

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

(see the answer key)

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