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

2. Which of Kate's habits are bad for her health?
(a) Smoking a pipe and forgetting to eat.
(b) Drinking vodka and refusing to exercise.
(c) Refusing to exercise and forgetting to eat.
(d) Drinking vodka and smoking a pipe.

3. Why is Omayra Torres anxious to preserve the rainforest?
(a) She believes its beauty belongs to the world.
(b) She believes the native inhabitants deserve to live in their own habitat.
(c) She believes most medicinal plants haven't yet been discovered.
(d) She believes the largest diamonds have yet to be discovered.

4. Why does Alex enjoy mountain climbing?
(a) He likes to spend time by himself.
(b) He likes to be away from the city.
(c) He likes to breathe the clean air at high altitudes.
(d) He likes to feel that he can control his body and his mind.

5. What are the natives who live along the Amazon called?
(a) Indios.
(b) Amazonians.
(c) Negritos.
(d) Caboclos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the invisible activities in Santa Maria de la Lluvia?

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

3. Why do the Mormon missionaries turn back from the river trip?

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

5. What are the visible activities in Santa Maria de la Lluvia?

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