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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At Botofogo Bay, what does Darwin find that interests him?
(a) many species of planaria (flatworms)
(b) new kinds of bees
(c) many species of birds
(d) strange flesh eating fish

2. What is a principal industry of Chile that Darwin observes?
(a) mining copper and gold
(b) ship building
(c) iron smelting
(d) jewelry making

3. Where does Darwin see camphor, pepper, cinnamon and clove trees, along with breadfruit, jaca and mango?
(a) the edge of the sea
(b) in a Brazilian marketplace
(c) deep in the Brazilian jungle
(d) the Botanical Garden

4. What must Darwin and his guide cross on the way back to Hacienda de San Isidro?
(a) a suspension bridge made of rope and hide
(b) a rapids in a mountain river
(c) a dry, parched desert
(d) a line of military guarding the border

5. What are two important items used by the gauchos?
(a) the lazo (lasso) and the bola
(b) blow guns and spears
(c) knives and pistols
(d) rifles and bows

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is one of the industries of the native population near the military post?

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

4. Where does Darwin find olive and orange trees and many varieties of vegetables?

5. Why is a tree Darwin comes across famous among the natives?

(see the answer key)

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