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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Monster.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the boat owners decide to do with Lanik?
(a) Trade him for iron.
(b) Sell him as a sideshow freak.
(c) Sell his regenerating parts.
(d) Kill him.

2. When Lanik is captured, he claims to be an ambassador. What land does he claim to be from?
(a) Bird.
(b) Allison.
(c) Mueller.
(d) Nkumai.

3. Of the currency tendered on the planet, what is the most valuable form of currency?
(a) Iron.
(b) Sugar cane.
(c) Pulp.
(d) Diamonds.

4. What do the people of Nkumai do first thing every morning?
(a) Sing.
(b) Fight.
(c) Gather food.
(d) Chant.

5. Why do the crew members try to discourage Lanik from demanding to go above-board?
(a) Because those taken above-board are ridiculed.
(b) Because those taken above-board are beaten.
(c) Because those taken above-board are deceived.
(d) Because those taken above-board walk the plank.

Short Answer Questions

1. After escaping the tree city, Lanik passes out. What does Lanik realize when he comes to?

2. Who does the main character refuse to take with him as he flees for his life?

3. Why does the forest seem strange to Lanik?

4. What is the name of the story's protagonist?

5. What do the people in Nkumai eat?

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