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

2. What keeps Mokarita from being killed when he falls?
(a) A braided liana vine.
(b) A root.
(c) Quick thinking.
(d) A ledge.

3. How many languages does Nadia speak?
(a) Seven.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

4. How does gossip claim Mauro Carias gathered gold flakes?
(a) By a giant magnet.
(b) By sending chickens to eat it.
(c) By using a divining rod.
(d) By consulting a native shaman.

5. What does an Indian hunter never eat?
(a) The flesh of an animal killed by another.
(b) Food cooked by enemies.
(c) Vegetables.
(d) The flesh of his own victim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unusual response is considered good manners after a meal in the Indian village?

2. What attacks Joel Gonzalez?

3. For what is the Rio Negro named?

4. What item does Alex still have after Morgana's theft?

5. What bothers the travelers most while in the boat?

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