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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the host at the Hacienda de San Isidro provide for Darwin?
(a) maps of the Chilean coastline
(b) clothes more suitable for the weather
(c) a fresh horse and a guide
(d) a secretary to transcribe his notes

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

3. What animal does Darwin find in small herds after arriving at Port Desire?
(a) the deer, usually found in jungles
(b) the llama, rarely seen outside of Peru
(c) the guanaco, rarely seen to the north, is abundant
(d) the bizcacha, in communal burrows

4. What is Darwin told about climatic events in the area?
(a) rainfall changes in the course of rivers
(b) heatwaves and cold spells
(c) drought followed by floods
(d) tidal waves and cyclones

5. Why does the Beagle stop for three days at the Chonos Archipelago?
(a) to replenish its supplies
(b) to look for crew members
(c) because of sickness
(d) because of a storm

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What marine creature does Darwin discover off of St. Domingo that he keeps in his cabin?

3. What does Darwin speculate about the continents?

4. Who are the people living on Tierra del Fuego?

5. On his second attempt, what is Capt. Fitz Roy able to navigate successfully?

(see the answer key)

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