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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 through 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does one judge the size of a reptile?
(a) By the size of its fangs.
(b) By the number of scales.
(c) By the number of coils.
(d) By the distance between the eyes.

2. Why is Mauro Carias anxious to capture the beast?
(a) He believes the beast will attract tourism.
(b) He believes the beast interferes with business in the Amazon basin.
(c) He believes the beast will be scientifically interesting.
(d) He believes the beast will be an interesting specimen to display.

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

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

5. What do the travelers eat that Alex has never seen as food?
(a) Insects.
(b) Snakes.
(c) Fried alligator.
(d) Roasted monkey.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Rahakanarewa?

2. Who does Mauro Carias refuse to identify?

3. What did the Amazon natives do with their captives in the past, according to Professor Leblanc?

4. What has Professor LeBlanc spent the last several years pursuing?

5. Why does Cesar Santos believe the Amazon natives need no conversion?

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