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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7 through 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What incident causes Alex to become angry and demolish his own bedroom?
(a) His mother passing out in the kitchen.
(b) His father's shaving his mother's head.
(c) His mother going to the hospital.
(d) His sister crying about his mother's illness.

2. What does Rahakanarewa predict for the expedition?
(a) They will succeed.
(b) All will die.
(c) They will enjoy the trip.
(d) Several will die.

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

4. What opportunity does Kate advise Alex to never miss?
(a) An opportunity to express himself.
(b) An opportunity to learn.
(c) An opportunity to offer his opinion.
(d) An opportunity to keep his mouth shut.

5. What is the expedition searching for?
(a) The headwaters of the Amazon.
(b) Medicinal plants.
(c) A humanoid beast.
(d) The lost city of El Dorado.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alex enjoy mountain climbing?

2. Who does Walimai travel with?

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

4. What resource was taken most frequently from the rainforest during the 19th century?

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

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