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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What animal life does Darwin observe on the trail?
(a) pumas and wolves
(b) a rabbit-like creature called a bizcacha and a small owl
(c) llamas and ostriches
(d) mustangs and pheasants

2. What is an important occupation for the gauchos?
(a) making whisky
(b) breaking horses
(c) carrying the mail
(d) trapping pumas

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

4. What does Darwin speculate died out on the continent long before the Spanish arrived?
(a) tigers
(b) boars
(c) armadillos
(d) horses

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin do during his three-day stay in Socego?

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

3. What does Darwin see at Punta Alta?

4. At Botofogo Bay, what does Darwin find that interests him?

5. What does Darwin collect traveling around Argentina?

(see the answer key)

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