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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 does the book Kate gives Alex contain?
(a) Health tips for adventurous travelers.
(b) Pictures of Amazon flora and fauna.
(c) Topographical maps of the Amazon basin.
(d) Information about native peoples.

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

3. What is Professor LeBlanc's opinion about humanoid beasts?
(a) They are terrifying.
(b) They are nothing to fear.
(c) They do not exist.
(d) They are smarter than humans.

4. What is the best moment of the river trip for Alex?
(a) Swimming with a dolphin.
(b) Sleeping under the stars.
(c) Laughing with his grandmother.
(d) Trying interesting new foods.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Why are piranhas useful?

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

5. According to Padre Valdomero, a captured Indian is a _____________Indian.

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