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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. What does Kate give Alex to replace the losses from Morgana's theft?
(a) His grandfather's flute.
(b) Her old camera.
(c) Money for the trip.
(d) Sincere sympathy.

2. What killed the men who worked for Mauro Carias?
(a) Malaria and yellow fever.
(b) Yellow fever and snakebites.
(c) Snakebites and malaria.
(d) Gunshot wounds and malaria.

3. Why do the Mormon missionaries turn back from the expedition?
(a) They are tired.
(b) They have been rejected.
(c) They are both sick.
(d) They are both frightened.

4. What is a papagayo?
(a) An exotic bird.
(b) A snake.
(c) A turtle.
(d) A fish.

5. What is Nadia's advice about mosquitoes?
(a) Always wear insect repellent.
(b) Wear layers of protective clothing.
(c) Kill them one at a time.
(d) Let them attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Kate overcome Ludovic Leblanc's objection to Nadia coming on the expedition?

2. What is the expedition searching for?

3. What kind of death does Kate say is preferable to others?

4. What does the Amazon beast do when it encounters people?

5. Which two members of the expedition are unafraid when they sense they are being followed?

(see the answer key)

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