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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 believe is the only way to learn?
(a) Listen to your elders.
(b) Read about the achievements of others.
(c) Study the mistakes of others.
(d) Find out for yourself.

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

3. Who is the photographer for the expedition?
(a) Timothy Bruce.
(b) Joel Gonzalez.
(c) Ludovic Leblanc.
(d) Cesar Santos.

4. What does Mauro Carias offer to do for Nadia?
(a) Help her to go home.
(b) Pay for her education.
(c) Become her godfather.
(d) Marry her.

5. What does the Amazon beast do when it encounters people?
(a) It kills them.
(b) It teaches them a new language.
(c) It kidnaps them.
(d) It destroys their homes and property.

Short Answer Questions

1. What resource was taken most frequently from the rainforest during the 19th century?

2. How does Ludovic Leblanc insult Omayra Torres?

3. What is Kate's response to Alex's idea that the natives are primitive because they haven't invented the wheel?

4. According to Padre Valdomero, a captured Indian is a _____________Indian.

5. How does Lisa feel about Kate?

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