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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is described as looking like a stereotypical wild game hunter?
(a) Ludovic Leblanc.
(b) Cesar Santos.
(c) Joel Gonzalez.
(d) Timothy Bruce.

2. What is Kate's response to Alex's idea that the natives are primitive because they haven't invented the wheel?
(a) They are indeed primitive, but kindly.
(b) They have no need for wheels in their environment.
(c) They have much more sophisticated tools.
(d) There are many kinds of intelligence.

3. Why is Omayra Torres anxious to preserve the rainforest?
(a) She believes most medicinal plants haven't yet been discovered.
(b) She believes the largest diamonds have yet to be discovered.
(c) She believes the native inhabitants deserve to live in their own habitat.
(d) She believes its beauty belongs to the world.

4. How do the Amazon natives feel about wealth?
(a) They see no need for wealth.
(b) They see no life without wealth.
(c) They see no wealth in their future.
(d) They see no hope of wealth.

5. Why does Mauro Carias keep a black jaguar imprisoned?
(a) To show to guests.
(b) To train for the circus.
(c) To sell to Europeans.
(d) For his personal zoo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did a python do to end up as a trophy on Kate's wall?

2. What item does Alex still have after Morgana's theft?

3. Who is Rahakanarewa?

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

5. Who is Boroba?

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