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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the gauchos prepare for a meal on the island?

2. What do the gauchos bring down using their bolas?

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

4. What is the composition of Sierra de la Ventana?

5. What amusing thing does Darwin witness outside of Monte Video?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Darwin write about a huge bird he kills up the Santa Cruz River?

2. What problem ensues after the Portuguese priest makes a kill in the forest?

3. How does Darwin react to the selling of children as slaves as opposed to what the soldiers and the settlers think about it.

4. Why does Darwin not stay long at Bahia Blanca?

5. Relate the circumstances of returning natives of Tierra del Fuego island.

6. Describe the rodents Darwin encounters outside Maldonado.

7. In three days at Socego, where does Darwin find insects to collect?

8. How does Darwin regard the Brazilian horses?

9. What does Darwin surmise about the geology of St. Jago?

10. How is Darwin stunned by the docility of a large male slave?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the part volcanoes have played in the formation of land areas on the earth. Although usually looked at as something dangerous and terrible, discuss the contributions volcanoes have played in forming island territories and the fertility and shape of land areas. In your essay mention some active volcanoes today.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay about hunting for sport. Mention Darwin's killing of the condor in connection to the efforts today to save the bird from extinction. In your essay discuss how humans have contributed to the extinction or near extinction of many species.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about slavery. Use examples from South America and Australia that had a profound impact on Darwin. In your essay discuss how slavery affects both the slave and the master psychologically. Give your opinion as to why slavery was a generally accepted practice in the 1800s.

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