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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who accompanies them into Nicaragua?
(a) Two soldiers.
(b) Some new friends.
(c) Some old friends.
(d) A priest.

2. What does Rita have to watch out for when she bathes?
(a) Crocodiles.
(b) Spiders.
(c) Parasitic worms.
(d) Mud slides.

3. What is Rita's relationship with Tu Aji?
(a) They are polite but distant to each other.
(b) They become very close friends.
(c) They are lovers.
(d) There is outright animosity between them.

4. Why does the family think Tu Nini is dying?
(a) She is starving herself.
(b) Black magic.
(c) She is old.
(d) She has eaten contaminated food.

5. What does Rita realize while she is touring the museums in Mexico City?
(a) She misses her husband.
(b) She has no concept of safety.
(c) She is completely free to do whatever she wants.
(d) She has no friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rita observe about the female frigatebirds?

2. What is Dr. Galdikas like?

3. What community does Rita want to learn more about in Chapter 4?

4. What is a highlight of Rita's visit with Dr. Galdika?

5. Why doesn't the captain want to go to Tower Island?

(see the answer key)

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