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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) There are few sticks to use for making a fire.
(c) Their supplies are all frozen.
(d) The wind blows out their fire.

2. What are the Kauai pine?
(a) trees as large as giant redwoods
(b) gnarled brush that covers the land
(c) trees that once grew all over the land
(d) pitiful cries of mountain wildcats

3. What notable landmark does Darwin see on St. Helen's Island?
(a) the Lighthouse of the Ancient Mariner
(b) Cleopatra's villa
(c) Napoleon's tomb
(d) the statue of the Little Mermaid

4. What theory about volcanic activity and earthquakes does Darwin form that is years ahead of his time?
(a) volcanoes create fault lines in the earth
(b) fault lines come from underwater volcanoes
(c) volcanic activity has nothing to do with earthquakes
(d) fissures run along the same direction as the earthquake fault line

5. Where do the wooden houses best withstand the effects of the massive earthquake?
(a) where there are solid foundations
(b) the Island of Valdivia
(c) the town of Concepcion
(d) the houseboats of Chiloe

Short Answer Questions

1. On his way up the coast of Chile toward Copiapo, why does Darwin turn inland toward the mining area?

2. What is the modern name of the large island off the eastern coast of Africa, known at the time Darwin was there as the Isle of France?

3. What does Darwin discover on the way back to Chile by way of the Uspallata pass north of Mendoza?

4. Where does Darwin find olive and orange trees and many varieties of vegetables?

5. What is it in which a large wooden spoon seems to dance to the rhythm of the music being played?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Darwin observes after landing at Hobart Town on the island of Tasmania.

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

3. Tell something about the island of Chiloe.

4. What evidence does Darwin find that sea beds are raised by nature to great heights?

5. How does Darwin react to Mauritius, known at that time as the Isle of France?

6. Summarize Darwin's classification of coral reefs.

7. How does Darwin react to Sydney, Australia?

8. What route does Darwin take back to Chile and what he discovers on the way.

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

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

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