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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are piranhas useful?
(a) They frighten larger predators away.
(b) They keep the Amazon free of garbage.
(c) They keep tourists out of the water.
(d) They eat algae.

2. Who is the photographer for the expedition?
(a) Timothy Bruce.
(b) Joel Gonzalez.
(c) Cesar Santos.
(d) Ludovic Leblanc.

3. What are the visible activities in Santa Maria de la Lluvia?
(a) Diamond hunting and waiting.
(b) Cooking and waiting.
(c) Smuggling exotic birds and diamond hunting.
(d) Waiting and smuggling exotic birds.

4. What does Alex believe are his own best qualities?
(a) Wisdom and logical thinking.
(b) Courage and clear thinking.
(c) Patience and humility.
(d) Kindness and generosity.

5. What is the best moment of the river trip for Alex?
(a) Laughing with his grandmother.
(b) Sleeping under the stars.
(c) Trying interesting new foods.
(d) Swimming with a dolphin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What negative quality does Kate see in Alex?

2. What do the conspirators hope to get?

3. Why is Omayra Torres anxious to preserve the rainforest?

4. Padre Valdomero knew his encounter with the beast was real, because ______________________ lingered.

5. How do the Amazon natives feel about wealth?

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