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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. Who does Mauro Carias refuse to identify?
(a) The expedition member he fears.
(b) The expedition member he distrusts.
(c) The expedition member he trusts.
(d) The expedition member he dislikes.

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 mispronounced the name.
(d) Alex misunderstood the name.

3. What negative quality does Kate see in Alex?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Dishonesty.
(c) Cruelty.
(d) Fear.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alex believe are his own worst qualities?

2. What does the book Kate gives Alex contain?

3. What are the natives who live along the Amazon called?

4. Why does Alex enjoy mountain climbing?

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

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