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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Darwin accompany while exploring around Botofogo Bay?
(a) an old Portuguese priest
(b) Capt. Fitz Roy
(c) his hired native guide
(d) a large bearded monkey

2. What does the kingfisher use to collect its food?
(a) a high sound that paralyzes fish
(b) sharp talons to catch small fish
(c) sharp eyesight to spot fish near the surface
(d) a scissor beak used to skim the water and catch small fish

3. What does Darwin speculate about as he observes the snow melt percolating and loosening rocks?
(a) how plants are introduced
(b) how rich ores are found
(c) how the geology develops
(d) how minerals are formed

4. What is Darwin's profession?
(a) a 19th century naturalist
(b) a 19th century map maker
(c) a 19th century chemist
(d) a 19th century ship's captain

5. What are the two different styles Darwin uses in his journal?
(a) biologist and engineer
(b) scientist and journalist
(c) explorer and philosopher
(d) clergyman and scientist

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a particular riding skill of a gaucho?

2. Where does Darwin particularly admire the view?

3. How does Darwin describe Gen. Rosas?

4. Who invites Darwin to visit an estate near Rio de Janeiro?

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

(see the answer key)

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