The Voyage of the Beagle Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Voyage of the Beagle Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 140 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the composition of most of the rock formations on the Brazilian coast?
(a) marble
(b) granite
(c) limestone
(d) iron

2. After the return to Rio de Janeiro, where does Darwin stay that is rich in resources for the naturalist?
(a) in a cottage on Botofogo Bay
(b) in a luxury hotel on Botofogo Bay
(c) with the governor of Rio de Janeiro
(d) in the center of the city

3. Why can two dead monkeys not be shaken out of a tree?
(a) the grip of their prehensile tails
(b) they are held by other monkeys
(c) they are wedged in the branches
(d) the grip of their large hands

4. How does Darwin end up bringing his own horse down?
(a) trying to lasso a steer
(b) attempting to use a bola
(c) jumping over a cactus
(d) climbing up a ravine

5. What is the sociological condition in Brazil that disturbs Darwin?
(a) slavery
(b) anarchy
(c) hegemony
(d) poverty

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes the different colored water Darwin sees after leaving Bahia?

2. What does Darwin do during his three-day stay in Socego?

3. What are the only two insects Darwin locates on St. Paul's Rocks?

4. What does the man think Darwin is going to do?

5. Where does Darwin stay at Socego?

(see the answer key)

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