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

2. Why was Alex told not to say "Walimai"?
(a) It is rude to speak another's true name.
(b) It is taboo to speak another's true name.
(c) Alex misunderstood the name.
(d) Alex mispronounced the name.

3. Who is Boroba?
(a) Cesar Santos' pet macaw.
(b) Alex's pet dog.
(c) A water spirit.
(d) Nadia's pet monkey.

4. What is Alex's weapon?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A machete.
(c) A Swiss army knife.
(d) An antique sword.

5. What are the visible activities in Santa Maria de la Lluvia?
(a) Cooking and waiting.
(b) Diamond hunting and waiting.
(c) Smuggling exotic birds and diamond hunting.
(d) Waiting and smuggling exotic birds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best moment of the river trip for Alex?

2. Who is Rahakanarewa?

3. What does the Amazon beast do when it encounters people?

4. What is Professor Leblanc's opinion of the Amazon natives?

5. What most surprises Alex that people can do without?

(see the answer key)

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