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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. What is a surucucu?
(a) A poisonous snake.
(b) A poisonous lizard.
(c) A poisonous spider.
(d) A poisonous frog.

2. What Amazon fish grows to the size of a carpet?
(a) The piranha.
(b) The river dolphin.
(c) The flounder.
(d) The manta ray.

3. What do the conspirators hope to get?
(a) Rubber and emeralds.
(b) Gold and oil.
(c) Emeralds and diamonds.
(d) Diamonds and wood.

4. What is Kate's response to Alex's idea that the natives are primitive because they haven't invented the wheel?
(a) They have much more sophisticated tools.
(b) They are indeed primitive, but kindly.
(c) There are many kinds of intelligence.
(d) They have no need for wheels in their environment.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is described as looking like a stereotypical wild game hunter?

2. Which of Kate's habits are bad for her health?

3. Who does Omayra Torres represent?

4. How does one judge the size of a reptile?

5. Why does Alex refuse to eat tapir?

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