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

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

3. What does Darwin see at Chatham Island?

4. Where is the Beagle after passing through the Strait of Magellan?

5. What unusual thing exists on another island some miles away from Keeling Island?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Darwin describe the dress of the Chilean miner?

4. How does Darwin sum up his voyage at its end?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 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 birds you are familiar with and like. In the essay, describe the various birds and why they are appealing to you. Use anecdotes to support your points.

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