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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Darwin see camphor, pepper, cinnamon and clove trees, along with breadfruit, jaca and mango?
(a) the edge of the sea
(b) the Botanical Garden
(c) in a Brazilian marketplace
(d) deep in the Brazilian jungle

2. What does Darwin observe that is formed by lightning hitting the hills and traversing through the sand?
(a) black glass
(b) veins of gold
(c) silicone balls
(d) glass tubes

3. What is a particular riding skill of a gaucho?
(a) going around a post at full gallop touching a finger to the post
(b) riding for days without getting out of the saddle
(c) standing up in the saddle at full gallop
(d) riding on the underside of the horse to avoid detection

4. How does Darwin attempt to communicate with a large black man on a ferry?
(a) pantomimes
(b) draws pictures
(c) points to what he wants
(d) talks loud and makes hand gestures

5. Where do seals and penguins surround the ship and make noises that resemble cattle?
(a) the Plata estuary
(b) headed north from Rio de Janeiro
(c) just of the coast from Rio de Janeiro
(d) off the coast of Antarctica

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the guanaco Darwin sees on the way to the Sauce military outpost?

2. What marine creature does Darwin discover off of St. Domingo that he keeps in his cabin?

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

4. What animal does Darwin find in small herds after arriving at Port Desire?

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

(see the answer key)

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