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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. Who are York Minster, Jemmy Button and Fuegia Basket?

2. What is the sociological condition in Brazil that disturbs Darwin?

3. What do Darwin and his companions find at the Colorado River?

4. What is Darwin told about climatic events in the area?

5. What is a particular riding skill of a gaucho?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strange phenomenon occurs on the way to Port Desire and how does Darwin rationalize it?

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

3. How do the people of Uruguay receive Darwin and what does he notice there?

4. Describe the problem Darwin faces when he returns to Buenos Aires.

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

6. What is Darwin given to eat at Tapalguen River?

7. At the first stop after Sao Jago, what are Darwin's observations?

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

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

10. Briefly tell about the waterfowl Darwin catalogs on East Falkland Island.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay discussing Darwin's idea that a tribe needs a strong leader to survive. Refer to his description of the Fuegian people found in Chapter 10. In your essay state whether you agree with Darwin and why.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay evaluating Darwin as a sociologist. Define how objective he is in writing about other cultures. Be sure to give references from his book to support your ideas.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay about the type of person who is scientifically, physically, and emotionally fit to undertake a voyage like the one Darwin made around the world. In explaining your thesis, use examples of Darwin's inquisitive mind, his ability as a hunter, his ability to ride a horse, his nerve to go off with strangers into the unknown, etc.

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