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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 Darwin see as they continue through the Andes mountains?
(a) rock slides
(b) mountain goats
(c) loose diamonds
(d) glaciers

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

3. What are the dates of Charles Darwin's life span?
(a) May 14, 1850 to June 19, 1922
(b) Feb. 12, 1809 to April 19, 1882
(c) Jan. 6, 1818 to Dec. 3, 1900
(d) Aug. 12, 1829 to Feb. 20, 1903

4. What reception does the Beagle receive at New Zealand?
(a) a war party in canoes
(b) a thousand canoes of Maori
(c) no welcome at all
(d) a lackluster welcome from one canoe

5. What amusing thing does Darwin witness outside of Monte Video?
(a) a rabbit hitching a rind on a crocodile
(b) a small owl trying to catch an anaconda
(c) a gaucho crossing a deep river with a reluctant horse
(d) a chicken trying to scare a fox

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Casarita meaning little house builder?

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

3. What has Darwin observed on the 3,200 mile trip from the Galapagos?

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

5. What is Darwin's assessment of the natives on Tierra del Fuego?

(see the answer key)

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