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Charles Darwin and John Edmundston: A Historical Connection

Charles Darwin and John Edmundston: A Historical Connection

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

FREE Resource

10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Charles Darwin best known for?

His book 'On the Origin of Species'

His work on the theory of relativity

His invention of the steam engine

His contributions to the field of chemistry

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who taught Charles Darwin the skill of taxidermy?

Charles Edmundston

Dr. Duncan

John Edmundston

Charles Walton

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was John Edmundston born?

Scotland

Guyana

England

Ireland

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unique method did Charles Walton use in taxidermy?

Using formaldehyde

Using mercuric chloride

Using salt

Using vinegar

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Darwin stay when he arrived in Edinburgh?

At the University of Edinburgh

At Mrs. Makai's address on Loan Street

At a local inn

With Dr. Duncan

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the cost of a taxidermy lesson with John Edmundston?

Two guineas per hour

Five shillings per hour

Ten pence per hour

One guinea per hour

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Darwin describe John Edmundston in his autobiography?

As a famous scientist

As a strict teacher

As a very pleasant and intelligent man

As a distant acquaintance

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