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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After leaving the Santa Cruz River, where does the Beagle make its next stop?
(a) the Galapogas Islands
(b) Baja California
(c) East Falkland Island
(d) Panama

2. Why does sea salt work better than lake salt as a preservative?
(a) Sea salt contains more sodium chloride.
(b) Sea salt is purer than lake salt.
(c) Sea salt is more plentiful.
(d) Sea salt contains other chemicals that aid in preservation.

3. 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

4. What does Darwin see as the disadvantages such as monetary inflation and a sense of personal anonymity in Sydney?
(a) an ineffective government
(b) the number of criminals there
(c) its distance from Europe
(d) the effects of rapid growth

5. After sailing away from Chile, where does the Beagle go?
(a) Lima, Peru
(b) Iquique in Peru
(c) Bogata, Columbia
(d) Panama city

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin say is too great and ambitious for affection, yet not great enough for respect?

2. What are the dates of Charles Darwin's life span?

3. What is Darwin's assessment of New Zealand?

4. Where does Darwin particularly admire the view?

5. Where does Darwin travel with the company of a guide and five gauchos?

(see the answer key)

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