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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. After leaving Las Minas, what does Darwin see near marble outcroppings?

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

3. Why is a puppy that will become a sheep dog put in with a herd to grow up?

4. Leaving Monte Video, where is the Beagle headed?

5. What does Darwin find that thrives in the area around the salt lakes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Darwin surmise about the geology of St. Jago?

2. What strange phenomenon occurs on the way to Port Desire and how does Darwin rationalize it?

3. Why does Darwin not stay long at Bahia Blanca?

4. Describe the beginning of Darwin's trip around the world.

5. Relate the circumstances of returning natives of Tierra del Fuego island.

6. In three days at Socego, where does Darwin find insects to collect?

7. Briefly tell about the waterfowl Darwin catalogs on East Falkland Island.

8. Who does Darwin encounter at Las Minas and how does he size them up?

9. How is Darwin stunned by the docility of a large male slave?

10. What does Darwin write about a huge bird he kills up the Santa Cruz River?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay on man's disruption of natural ecology by introducing species to an area where they do not naturally belong. Use examples of this as seen by Darwin on his scientific voyage. Conclude in your essay why humans are responsible for preserving the ecosystems of the world.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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