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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. How does one judge the size of a reptile?
(a) By the number of coils.
(b) By the number of scales.
(c) By the distance between the eyes.
(d) By the size of its fangs.

2. What does Alex believe are his own best qualities?
(a) Courage and clear thinking.
(b) Wisdom and logical thinking.
(c) Kindness and generosity.
(d) Patience and humility.

3. What most surprises Alex that people can do without?
(a) Telephones.
(b) Music players.
(c) Malls.
(d) Televisions.

4. Why are piranhas useful?
(a) They keep tourists out of the water.
(b) They eat algae.
(c) They keep the Amazon free of garbage.
(d) They frighten larger predators away.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Padre Valdomero knew his encounter with the beast was real, because ______________________ lingered.

2. Who is Boroba?

3. What opportunity does Kate advise Alex to never miss?

4. Who does Walimai travel with?

5. Why does Cesar Santos believe the Amazon natives need no conversion?

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