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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Rita's opinion, what's the biggest enemy of learning a language?
(a) The inability to roll the tongue.
(b) An inability to hear things precisely.
(c) Memory.
(d) Fear of sounding foolish.

2. Now that she is truly free, where does Rita decide to travel in Chapter 4?
(a) Guatemala.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) The Galapagos.
(d) Asia.

3. How do Rita's children react to her living near them?
(a) They visit her frequently and ask her to move closer to them.
(b) They stop in if she begs them to do so.
(c) They resent her intrusion in their lives.
(d) They smother her with their nurturing.

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

5. How does Rita feel about being asked to teach a 15-year-old English?
(a) She thinks the girl is too old.
(b) She doesn't think they have enough time so she refuses.
(c) She wishes they would let her relax on her vacation.
(d) She is delighted to have a chance to give back to the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rita want to do when she leaves Bali in 1997?

2. What response does Rita get when she asks about life in El Salvador?

3. Rita attends what type of ceremony?

4. How does Rita feel about her Jewish background?

5. What is Dr. Galdikas like?

(see the answer key)

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