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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. Why does Cesar Santos say the Amazon natives rejected Christianity?
(a) It is too mystical.
(b) It is too complicated.
(c) It is too simple.
(d) It is too demanding.

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

3. Why does Alex enjoy mountain climbing?
(a) He likes to breathe the clean air at high altitudes.
(b) He likes to be away from the city.
(c) He likes to feel that he can control his body and his mind.
(d) He likes to spend time by himself.

4. Why are piranhas useful?
(a) They keep tourists out of the water.
(b) They eat algae.
(c) They keep the Amazon free of garbage.
(d) They frighten larger predators away.

5. What has Professor LeBlanc spent the last several years pursuing?
(a) The Lock Ness monster.
(b) The Chupacabras.
(c) Yeti.
(d) Sasquatch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Alex told not to say "Walimai"?

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

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

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

5. How does Kate help Alex prepare for their expedition to the Amazon?

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