Robert FitzRoy Became an Important Figure in Darwin's Life Because

question 60

Multiple Choice

Robert FitzRoy became an important figure in Darwin's life because he

• A) was Darwin's beetle-collecting mentor at Cambridge.
• B) convinced Darwin to leave medical school.
• C) took Darwin on as his Beagle dining companion and ship naturalist.
• D) taught Darwin the elements of geology.

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