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City of the Beasts Quiz

Isabel Allende
This Study Guide consists of approximately 67 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of City of the Beasts.

City of the Beasts Quiz

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1)

What does Kate believe is the only way to learn? (from Chapters 4 through 6)

Listen to your elders.
Read about the achievements of others.
Study the mistakes of others.
Find out for yourself.
2)

Who killed Karakawe? (from Chapters 14 through 20)

Mauro Carias.
Captain Ariosto.
The People of the Mist.
Omayra Torres.
3)

Why do the Mormon missionaries turn back from the expedition? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

They are both sick.
They are both frightened.
They have been rejected.
They are tired.
4)

Why does Alex refuse to eat tapir? (from Chapters 4 through 6)

He believes they are holy.
He believes they are disgusting.
They remind him of his dog.
He believes they are like rats.
5)

What is the jaguar fed? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

A chihuahua.
An iguana.
A live monkey.
A side of beef.
6)

Why don't leeches cause pain? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

They such blood gently.
They inject an anesthetic when they bite.
They are soft.
Their teeth are very thin.
7)

Who knew that Karakawe was really a government agent? (from Chapters 14 through 20)

Mauro Carias.
Kate.
Omayra Torres.
Cesar Santos.
8)

Why is Kate disappointed with the outcome of the expedition? (from Chapters 14 through 20)

She wanted Alex to develop courage.
She wanted to be initiated into the People of the Mist.
She wanted photos of the Beast.
She wanted more adventure.
9)

What is Kate's advice when she learns of the conspiracy to kill the Indians? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

Arm yourselves.
Turn back.
Capture Mauro Carias' representatives.
Watch and wait.
10)

How does Mauro Carias usually travel? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

By mule team.
By boat.
By private jet or plane.
By horseback.
11)

Who does Alex see in vision? (from Chapters 10 through 13)

Cecilia Burns.
Nadia.
His father.
His mother.
12)

How does Ludovic Leblanc insult Omayra Torres? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

By calling her "Senorita".
By calling her "Omayra".
By calling her "Dr. Torres".
By calling her "'Chica".
13)

Why does Mauro Carias keep a black jaguar imprisoned? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

To show to guests.
For his personal zoo.
To sell to Europeans.
To train for the circus.
14)

Why won't the Indians attack the travelers at night? (from Chapters 14 through 20)

They are afraid of the demons that escape from nightmares.
They can't see in the dark.
They don't believe in taking action at night.
They are afraid of the helicopter.
15)

What Amazon fish grows to the size of a carpet? (from Chapters 4 through 6)

The river dolphin.
The piranha.
The flounder.
The manta ray.
16)

How are the huts in the Indian village connected with one another? (from Chapters 10 through 13)

By tunnels made of branches.
By telepathic communication.
By a geometric pathway.
By underground tunnels.
17)

What does Ludovic Leblanc believe happened to Nadia and Alex when they disappeared? (from Chapters 14 through 20)

They were killed and eaten by the Indians.
They made their way back to Santa Maria de la Lluvia.
They were hiding in the forest.
They were captured by the Beast.
18)

What does Alex say must be conquered before conquering a mountain? (from Chapters 10 through 13)

Enemies.
Opposition.
Fear.
Oneself.
19)

What gift does Tahama give Alex? (from Chapters 14 through 20)

Seeds of medicinal plants.
Darts and a blowgun.
A belt bucket.
Feathers.
20)

Who is chosen president of the foundation to help the People of the Mist? (from Chapters 14 through 20)

Cesar Santos.
Ludovic Leblanc.
Kate.
Timothy Bruce.
21)

How many people form the expedition at the beginning? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

Seven adults and 1 child.
Fifteen adults and four children.
Five adults and two children.
Thirteen adults and two children.
22)

Why is Alex surprised when he sees Tepuis, the home of the Gods? (from Chapters 10 through 13)

He had seen it in a dream.
It was more beautiful than he expected.
It was cleverly concealed.
It was smaller than he expected.
23)

Which two members of the expedition are unafraid when they sense they are being followed? (from Chapters 7 through 9)

Ludovic Leblanc and Karakawe.
Omayra Torres and Alex.
Kate and Timothy Bruce.
Cesar Santos and Nadia.
24)

What do Alex and Nadia do for the first time in public when they enter the Indian village? (from Chapters 10 through 13)

Dance.
Sing.
Take off all their clothes.
Pray.
25)

Who does Mauro Carias refuse to identify? (from Chapters 4 through 6)

The expedition member he trusts.
The expedition member he dislikes.
The expedition member he distrusts.
The expedition member he fears.
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