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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the man think Darwin is going to do?
(a) strike him
(b) push him into the water
(c) make him work
(d) give him money

2. Why do they have a problem with making a meal at 11,000 feet?
(a) The wind blows out their fire.
(b) There are few sticks to use for making a fire.
(c) Their supplies are all frozen.
(d) Water boils at a very low temperature at this altitude.

3. What do the gauchos prepare for a meal on the island?
(a) a boneless roast with the hide still on the meat
(b) puma steaks
(c) a soup made with a large turtle
(d) a spit roasted wild goat

4. Who invites Darwin to visit an estate near Rio de Janeiro?
(a) a French explorer
(b) a Brazilian general
(c) an English landowner
(d) a wealthy Brazilian

5. How do Darwin and the soldiers make their way toward Buenos Aires?
(a) mostly hiking over the mountains
(b) moving from outpost to outpost
(c) riding llamas over the mountains
(d) moving down and following the coastline

Short Answer Questions

1. On the way after Monte Video, what surrounds the Beagle?

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

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

4. How does Darwin describe Gen. Rosas?

5. In addition to the volcanic formation of St. Domingo, what does Darwin notice about the island?

(see the answer key)

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