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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Darwin end up bringing his own horse down?
(a) climbing up a ravine
(b) jumping over a cactus
(c) trying to lasso a steer
(d) attempting to use a bola

2. How long has Darwin been at sea by the time he visits New Zealand?
(a) nine months
(b) a year and a half
(c) four years
(d) three years

3. What does Darwin see at Punta Alta?
(a) a skunk called a zorillo
(b) a squirrel called rocky
(c) a man called horse
(d) a cat called gatito

4. What disturbs Darwin about the corn harvest in the area?
(a) the convict slave labor
(b) the color of the corn
(c) the poor quality of the corn
(d) the way it is harvested

5. What is the composition of Sierra de la Ventana?
(a) largely limestone
(b) mostly ignecious rock
(c) mostly granite
(d) largely white quartz

Short Answer Questions

1. After the return to Rio de Janeiro, where does Darwin stay that is rich in resources for the naturalist?

2. What does Darwin discover at the saltpeter mine?

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

4. In addition to the volcanic formation of St. Domingo, what does Darwin notice about the island?

5. How does Darwin get to the Blue Mountains?

(see the answer key)

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