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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Nine.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marina learn about the trees that produce the fertility compound?
(a) Each tree has a root system spanning several hundred feet.
(b) It is actually only one tree.
(c) Each tree is hundreds of years old.
(d) The trees only live in a small area of the jungle.

2. Why is the only thing that grows near the fertility trees a type of hallucinogenic mushroom?
(a) The fertility trees need a very acidic soil to thrive and not much else can grown in such an environment.
(b) The hallucinogenic mushrooms poisons the ground.
(c) The fertility trees poison the ground around them.
(d) The fertility trees have such a thick canopy that sun does not get to the earth to promote other growth.

3. Where has Easter started sleeping?
(a) On Marina's porch.
(b) On the boat.
(c) In Marina's bed.
(d) He has not changed sleeping quarters.

4. What does Milton say Barbara and Jackie show off?
(a) Their beauty.
(b) Their knowledge.
(c) Their ignorance.
(d) Their status.

5. Who is Anders Eckman?
(a) Marina Singh's boss.
(b) Marina Singh's co-worker.
(c) Marina Singh's brother-in-law.
(d) Marina Singh's fiance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Marina's parents does she most look like?

2. What do some of the women do with Marina?

3. What does Mr. Fox regret?

4. What does Karen say when she calls Marina at Marina's home?

5. What horrifies Marina when they take a break from their trip on the river?

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