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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "Our Growing Modesty".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the expedition the three men are on?
(a) To map the many islands of a tropical area.
(b) To chart tributaries of a great river.
(c) To photograph exotic bird species.
(d) To locate the ruins of an ancient civilization.

2. What does Terry NOT offer the women in the town center?
(a) A scarf.
(b) A rhinestone circlet.
(c) A jewelled crown.
(d) A collection of gold coins.

3. How do the guards treat the men when they are recaptured?
(a) Roughly.
(b) Cautiously.
(c) Like naughty children.
(d) Good naturedly.

4. How many years does Somel say their society has been without men?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Fifteen-hundred.
(c) Nine-hundred.
(d) Two thousand.

5. What does one woman show the men a sketch of?
(a) The globe.
(b) Their plane.
(c) Their motorboat.
(d) A dead warrior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suggested to have disappeared due to the lack of men?

2. Why do the tutors say the men are being held captive?

3. How do the women react to the gifts Terry offers?

4. What animal does Somel say is present on her society's land?

5. In Chapter 2, how many miles do the men travel to the village?

(see the answer key)

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