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Floreana: A Woman's Pilgrimage to the Galapagos - Exam
  • 1. The author's journey to Floreana is best described as a what?
A) Pilgrimage
B) Mission
C) Vacation
D) Expedition
  • 2. Which island in the Galapagos archipelago is the book's main focus?
A) San Cristóbal
B) Floreana
C) Isabela
D) Santa Cruz
  • 3. What is a central theme explored in the narrative?
A) Advanced sailing techniques.
B) Self-discovery and connection with nature.
C) Political turmoil in Ecuador.
D) The economics of tourism.
  • 4. The book is likely written from which perspective?
A) Third-person omniscient
B) Second-person
C) Third-person limited
D) First-person
  • 5. The Galapagos Islands are famous for influencing the work of which scientist?
A) Charles Darwin
B) Marie Curie
C) Isaac Newton
D) Albert Einstein
  • 6. The title suggests the journey is meaningful on what level?
A) Competitive
B) Spiritual and personal
C) Purely physical
D) Financial
  • 7. A key challenge of living on Floreana Island would likely be what?
A) Heavy traffic congestion.
B) Isolation and limited resources.
C) Extreme cold weather.
D) Overpopulation.
  • 8. What ocean surrounds the Galapagos Islands?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Pacific Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
  • 9. The tone of the book is most likely to be what?
A) Suspenseful and thrilling
B) Humorous and slapstick
C) Technical and dry
D) Reflective and descriptive
  • 10. The Galapagos Islands belong to which country?
A) Colombia
B) Peru
C) Ecuador
D) Chile
  • 11. The 'woman's pilgrimage' in the title emphasizes what aspect?
A) The cost of the trip.
B) The speed of the travel.
C) The gendered experience of the journey.
D) The number of people involved.
  • 12. What is the primary setting of 'Floreana: A Woman's Pilgrimage to the Galapagos'?
A) The Galapagos Islands
B) The Patagonian coast
C) The Amazon Rainforest
D) The Andes Mountains
  • 13. Who is the author of 'Floreana: A Woman's Pilgrimage to the Galapagos'?
A) Margret Wittmer
B) Charles Darwin
C) John Steinbeck
D) Herman Melville
  • 14. The book is a first-hand account of the author's life starting in what decade?
A) 1930s
B) 1950s
C) 1920s
D) 1890s
  • 15. Which other famous eccentric arrived on Floreana after the Wittmers?
A) Charles Darwin
B) Captain James Cook
C) Thor Heyerdahl
D) The 'Baroness' Eloise von Wagner Bosquet
  • 16. What was the name of the Wittmers' first child, born on the island?
A) Karl
B) Rolf
C) Hans
D) Friedrich
  • 17. The book details the Wittmers' struggle for what essential resource?
A) Building materials
B) Oil
C) Gold
D) Fresh water
  • 18. The book is best described as a what?
A) Travel guide
B) Historical fiction
C) Memoir
D) Science fiction novel
  • 19. What happened to Dr. Friedrich Ritter, who also lived on the island?
A) He was killed by the Baroness
B) He left the island with the Wittmers
C) He died from food poisoning
D) He was elected governor
  • 20. The mysterious events on the island attracted attention from what?
A) The United Nations
B) The international press
C) Hollywood filmmakers
D) The World Bank
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