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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. Why does Mauro Carias keep a black jaguar imprisoned?
(a) To train for the circus.
(b) To show to guests.
(c) To sell to Europeans.
(d) For his personal zoo.

2. How long does Ludovic Leblanc estimate it will take to trap the beast?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three years.
(d) Three months.

3. Why was the ride home in the helicopter frightening?
(a) No one was sure of the way home.
(b) Cesar Santos did not know how to fly a helicopter.
(c) The helicopter had been badly damaged by gunfire.
(d) The People of the Mist were shooting at the helicopter.

4. Why do the Mormon missionaries turn back from the river trip?
(a) They are both sick.
(b) They are both frightened.
(c) They have been rejected by the natives.
(d) They are both exhausted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What has made Alex brave enough to swim in the Amazon without fear?

2. Why are piranhas useful?

3. How are the huts in the Indian village connected with one another?

4. How does Ludovic Leblanc insult Omayra Torres?

5. What quality does Alex believe Kate has too much of?

(see the answer key)

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