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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. How does Darwin compare the natives of New Zealand to the Tahitians?
(a) more warlike and unpleasant company
(b) about the same
(c) shorter and less attractive
(d) better educated and more peaceful

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

3. What is it in which a large wooden spoon seems to dance to the rhythm of the music being played?
(a) a war dance put on to frighten the Beagle crew
(b) a superstitious play put on by the natives
(c) a wedding ceremony
(d) an entertainment for children

4. What turns out to be a raised plain about 3,000 feet above sea level?
(a) the Blue Mountains
(b) the inland sea bed
(c) Ayers Rock
(d) the Blue Mountain foothills

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Darwin see from the Blue Mountains?

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

3. How does Darwin describe the water at the lagoon?

4. What does Darwin write about the Chilean miners?

5. What feeds the inhabitants' pigs and a large kind of crab on Keeling Island?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Darwin react to Sydney, Australia?

2. What are conditions like at the copper mines of Jajuel?

3. Explain Darwin's observations in the Galapagos that will later influence his scientific theories.

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

5. Tell what Darwin sees back off the coast of Chile and how he assesses the sight.

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

7. Explain Darwin's impression of the geology of New Zealand.

8. Summarize Darwin's classification of coral reefs.

9. What are the things Darwin notices at Keeling Island?

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

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