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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marina learn to do with the local vendors?
(a) Ignore them.
(b) Learn about the area from them.
(c) Avoid them.
(d) Bargain.

2. Why is Marina left behind as Dr. Swenson and the others start to walk?
(a) She cannot keep up in her heels.
(b) She is told they have private things to discuss.
(c) She is waylaid by a former Volgel researcher.
(d) She gets distracted by a street musician.

3. What has Marina shared with Anders Eckman for the past seven years?
(a) A love of dog training.
(b) A love of photography.
(c) A condo by the sea.
(d) An office.

4. What does Marina realize about the Bovenders after Barbara calls her the night after their outing?
(a) The Bovenders are lying.
(b) The Bovenders are lonely.
(c) The Bovenders are naive.
(d) The Bovenders do not intend to help her.

5. What does Karen pressure Marina to do?
(a) Quit her job.
(b) Pressure the company to bring Anders' body back.
(c) Take care of her boys so Karen can go to Brazil.
(d) Go to Brazil to find answers to Anders' alleged death.

6. Which of Marina's parents does she most look like?
(a) Neither.
(b) Father.
(c) Mother.
(d) About half of her father's features and half of her mother's features.

7. What is implied in Swenson's story about Anders?
(a) That Anders was an exception to how Swenson feels about intruders.
(b) That Vogel should send her another assistant.
(c) That Marina should start back on the drugs she threw away.
(d) That Marina should leave as soon as possible.

8. Who/What do the Bovenders say has no right to interfere with Dr. Swenson's work?
(a) Communication.
(b) Vogel.
(c) Accountability.
(d) Ethics.

9. What happens to Marina in the following days?
(a) She becomes good friends with Barbara.
(b) She becomes ill with fever.
(c) She is in a fight with Jackie over the letters she takes.
(d) She becomes irritated with Dr. Swenson.

10. Where is Marina going with the Bovenders the following night after her illness?
(a) The governor's house.
(b) The Opera.
(c) The symphony.
(d) A native ceremony.

11. What does Marina recall about Dr. Swenson?
(a) Her cold mannerism.
(b) Her ruthlessness.
(c) Her friendly personality.
(d) Her shyness.

12. Who runs into Barbara's arms outside the opera house?
(a) Dr. Swenson's assistant.
(b) A small Brazilian Indian boy.
(c) A toddler.
(d) No one.

13. Why does Marina go to Rodrigo's store?
(a) To pay her bill there.
(b) To inquire about Anders.
(c) To inquire about Dr. Swenson.
(d) To pick up supplies for the jungle.

14. According to the Bovenders, how does Dr. Swenson view her apartment?
(a) As an oasis away from the jungle.
(b) As a burdensome necessity.
(c) As a place open to any visitors.
(d) As a sanctuary from the meddling of Vogel.

15. Where does Marina get a dress for the opera?
(a) Barbara.
(b) She had brought one with her.
(c) She bought it at the only clothing store in town.
(d) She rents it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Marina's marriage last?

2. In what field does Marina partially complete a medical residency?

3. What does Jackie ask about the opera players?

4. What does Marina throw away at the airport?

5. How do the Bovenders talk about Dr. Swenson?

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