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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a watch useless in the jungle?
(a) Time is measured by dawns, tides, seasons, and rains.
(b) Time is measured by hunger and satiation.
(c) Time is measured by darkness and light.
(d) Time is measured by sleeping and waking.

2. Who does Alex envision as his future wife?
(a) Nadia.
(b) Andrea.
(c) Nicole.
(d) Cecelia.

3. Who does Omayra Torres represent?
(a) The National Health Service.
(b) A cabal of diamond dealers.
(c) International Geographic.
(d) The Venezuelan Secret Service.

4. Why does Cesar Santos believe the Amazon natives need no conversion?
(a) The Amazon natives are too ignorant to learn.
(b) The Amazon natives are already spiritual.
(c) The Amazon natives are already converted.
(d) The Amazon natives are living on a higher plane.

5. What do Alex and Nadia do for the first time in public when they enter the Indian village?
(a) Dance.
(b) Sing.
(c) Take off all their clothes.
(d) Pray.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Matuwe?

2. Arriving at the home of the gods, what mythic character does Alex compare himself to?

3. Why are piranhas useful?

4. What does Alex fight in his initiation to manhood?

5. What is Alex's responsibility as chief?

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