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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 resource was taken most frequently from the rainforest during the 19th century?
(a) Rubber.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Exotic birds.
(d) Wood.

2. What is Ludovic Leblanc's profession?
(a) Photographer.
(b) Entrepreneur.
(c) Writer.
(d) Anthropologist.

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

4. What did a python do to end up as a trophy on Kate's wall?
(a) It scared away her guide.
(b) It ate her camera.
(c) It frightened her.
(d) It ate her Pekinese.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a surucucu?

2. Why does Kate believe the Amazon is dangerous to anthropologists?

3. What does Kate believe is the only way to learn?

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

5. How do the Amazon natives feel about wealth?

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