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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 is the compass useless in the jungle?
(a) Magnetism makes the compass ineffective.
(b) True north can't be found.
(c) The sites are off the map.
(d) It is impossible to travel in a straight line.

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

3. Why don't leeches cause pain?
(a) They such blood gently.
(b) They inject an anesthetic when they bite.
(c) They are soft.
(d) Their teeth are very thin.

4. What effect does the Amazon beast have on humans around him?
(a) They never recover from the shock.
(b) They faint or are paralyzed from his odor.
(c) They are hypnotized.
(d) Their memories are wiped and they forget having seen him.

5. What women are in Mauro Carias' compound?
(a) His female army officers.
(b) His personal servants.
(c) His cooks.
(d) His wife and daughters.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alex envision as his future wife?

2. What does Alex do with his glasses when he confronts the jaguar?

3. What is Kate proud that she has never done?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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