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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 through 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the jaguar fed?
(a) A chihuahua.
(b) A side of beef.
(c) A live monkey.
(d) An iguana.

2. Why does Ludovid Leblanc shave with bottled water?
(a) He is afraid of bacteria.
(b) He is afraid of contamination from the logging.
(c) He is afraid of mercury from the gold mining.
(d) He is afraid of microbes.

3. How does Alex save Nadia from the angry Indians?
(a) By scaring them with his Tarzan yell.
(b) By threatening them.
(c) By playing the flute.
(d) By arguing in her behalf.

4. According to Padre Valdomero, a captured Indian is a _____________Indian.
(a) Careless.
(b) Dead.
(c) Friendly.
(d) Surprised.

5. What did the crystal eggs turn out to be?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Metaphors.
(c) Magic.
(d) Cubic Zirconias.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is conspiring with Mauro Carias to kill the Amazon natives?

2. Why is Omayra Torres anxious to preserve the rainforest?

3. Why does Alex enjoy mountain climbing?

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

5. What does Alex believe are his own best qualities?

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