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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do they have a problem with making a meal at 11,000 feet?
(a) Water boils at a very low temperature at this altitude.
(b) The wind blows out their fire.
(c) There are few sticks to use for making a fire.
(d) Their supplies are all frozen.

2. Where does Darwin see plants and animals similar to what he saw on the plains of Patagonia?
(a) in mountain caves
(b) at the summit of the mountains
(c) at Machu Picchu
(d) at their camp at Los Arenales

3. On his way up the coast of Chile toward Copiapo, why does Darwin turn inland toward the mining area?
(a) The coastline becomes impassable.
(b) He hears about strange plant life at the mines.
(c) He is bored looking at the sea all the time.
(d) He does not find much of interest along the coast.

4. Headed back towards Chiloe, what does Darwin observe at night?
(a) the volcanic activity of mount Corcovado
(b) the clarity of the stars
(c) a pod of whales following the ship
(d) the phosphorescent sea creatures

5. Where does Darwin particularly admire the view?
(a) the copper mines of Jajuel
(b) the Aqua del Guanaco spring
(c) the summit of Bell Mountain
(d) the Hacienda de San Isidro

Short Answer Questions

1. What social condition does Darwin argue against at the end of his book?

2. What is at the center of the atoll called Keeling Island?

3. What causes massive destruction and takes many lives at Valdavia?

4. What notable landmark does Darwin see on St. Helen's Island?

5. What does Darwin speculate about as he observes the snow melt percolating and loosening rocks?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Darwin describe the countryside coming down off the Blue Mountain plateau?

2. Tell about Capt. Fitz Roy's talk with Patagonians before making it through the Magdalen Channel.

3. Explain what Darwin sees at Concepcion and why the houses are still standing.

4. Relate what Darwin finds at Chatham Island in the Galapagos archipelago.

5. Summarize Darwin's classification of coral reefs.

6. Tell what Darwin thinks and observes about the rivers in the Andes Mountains.

7. Describe Darwin's impressions at the bay of Valparaiso.

8. Describe Darwin's disappointment at the saltpeter mine.

9. Explain the problem of distance perception and atmospheric effects in the mountains.

10. What comment does Darwin make about slavery in Australia?

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