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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14 through 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a killed person's spirit do to the killer, according to Indian legend?
(a) Calls to the killer in his sleep.
(b) Attaches itself to the killer's head.
(c) Attaches itself to the killer's breastbone.
(d) Haunts the killer's footsteps.

2. Why do the Mormon missionaries turn back from the expedition?
(a) They have been rejected.
(b) They are tired.
(c) They are both frightened.
(d) They are both sick.

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

4. Why is Leblanc disappointed that Tahama has no children?
(a) He wants to bargain to take one home to educate.
(b) He wants photos of a warrior family.
(c) He wants to ensure the longevity of the tribe.
(d) It goes against his theory of the alpha warrior.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the book Kate gives Alex contain?

2. What does Alex want Kate to do now?

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

4. What is a surucucu?

5. Why does Alex say that fear is good?

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