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

2. Leaving Lima, where does the Beagle sail?

3. Why must they stop regularly while ascending Peuquenes ridge?

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

5. What does Darwin see from the Blue Mountains?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain what Darwin sees at Concepcion and why the houses are still standing.

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

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

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

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

6. Summarize Darwin's classification of coral reefs.

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

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

9. Describe Darwin's exploration of the interior of the Tahitian Island.

10. How does Darwin react to Sydney, Australia?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay comparing the historical displacement of native peoples in both North and South America. Compare the revolutions and wars with the indigenous populations of each continent. In your essay speculate on how small groups of European settlers were able to take over the New World.

Essay Topic 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay comparing and contrasting the gaucho with the North American cowboy. In the contrast be sure to include the gaucho's use of the bola. Give your opinion as to which of the two you find most interesting.

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