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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Indians believe is the cause of individualism?
(a) Madness.
(b) An independent spirit.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Education.

2. Arriving at the home of the gods, what mythic character does Alex compare himself to?
(a) Prometheus.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Atlas.
(d) Theseus.

3. What effect does the Amazon beast have on humans around him?
(a) They are hypnotized.
(b) They faint or are paralyzed from his odor.
(c) Their memories are wiped and they forget having seen him.
(d) They never recover from the shock.

4. What brings Nadia the respect of the People of the Mist?
(a) Her friendliness.
(b) Her cheerful disposition.
(c) Her ability to play the flute.
(d) Her amulet given by Walimai.

5. What past experience caused Alex to feel similar danger?
(a) Being lost in New York.
(b) Sky diving with his father.
(c) Kayaking the Grand Canyon gorge.
(d) Climbing El Capitan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is conspiring with Mauro Carias to kill the Amazon natives?

2. Why do the Mormon missionaries turn back from the river trip?

3. What does Rahakanarewa predict for the expedition?

4. Who is described as looking like a stereotypical wild game hunter?

5. What practical joke does Alex recall Kate playing on him?

(see the answer key)

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