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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. Why is the compass useless in the jungle?
(a) It is impossible to travel in a straight line.
(b) Magnetism makes the compass ineffective.
(c) True north can't be found.
(d) The sites are off the map.

2. What does the Amazon beast do when it encounters people?
(a) It teaches them a new language.
(b) It kills them.
(c) It kidnaps them.
(d) It destroys their homes and property.

3. What is Alex's weapon?
(a) A machete.
(b) An antique sword.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A Swiss army knife.

4. What are the natives who live along the Amazon called?
(a) Caboclos.
(b) Indios.
(c) Amazonians.
(d) Negritos.

5. What does Alex do with his glasses when he confronts the jaguar?
(a) Cleans them to see better.
(b) Gives them to Nadia to hold.
(c) Puts them on.
(d) Takes them off, then breaks them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Padre Valdomero believes the Amazon natives are advanced on a _________________plane.

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

3. What is the expedition searching for?

4. What effect does the Amazon beast have on humans around him?

5. How many people form the expedition at the beginning?

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