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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the industries of the native population near the military post?
(a) trading horses they caught and trained
(b) making lazo, or lassos, for the gauchos
(c) making the round stones for the bolas
(d) weaving ponchos for gauchos

2. 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) the odd clothes that Darwin wears
(d) Darwin's compass and maps and phosphorous matches

3. What is the composition of Sierra de la Ventana?
(a) largely limestone
(b) largely white quartz
(c) mostly granite
(d) mostly ignecious rock

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

5. What does Darwin find that thrives in the area around the salt lakes?
(a) a species of worms
(b) a species of birds
(c) a species of snakes
(d) a species of mammals

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon Darwin's return to Buenos Aires, what is going on?

2. What is the guanaco Darwin sees on the way to the Sauce military outpost?

3. What does Darwin learn about the ostrich?

4. What is an important occupation for the gauchos?

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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