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