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

2. What is Kate's advice when she learns of the conspiracy to kill the Indians?
(a) Arm yourselves.
(b) Turn back.
(c) Capture Mauro Carias' representatives.
(d) Watch and wait.

3. What does Alex do with his glasses when he confronts the jaguar?
(a) Gives them to Nadia to hold.
(b) Cleans them to see better.
(c) Puts them on.
(d) Takes them off, then breaks them.

4. What does Rahakanarewa predict for the expedition?
(a) They will enjoy the trip.
(b) They will succeed.
(c) All will die.
(d) Several will die.

5. What is Professor Leblanc's opinion of the Amazon natives?
(a) They are the best educated on the planet.
(b) They are the most savage on the planet.
(c) They are the most peaceful on the planet.
(d) They are the most intelligent on the planet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many languages does Nadia speak?

2. Who does Walimai travel with?

3. What quality does Alex believe Kate has too much of?

4. How does one judge the size of a reptile?

5. What Amazon fish grows to the size of a carpet?

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