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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the telegram Rita receives tell her?
(a) There is a disease in the village.
(b) Tu Aji has died.
(c) The villagers are holding a celebration in her honor.
(d) Her book has made the NY Times bestseller list.

2. What does Rita brush up on before leaving for Indonesia?
(a) Her knowledge of their government.
(b) Her American manners.
(c) Language.
(d) The customs and behaviors.

3. Why can't women sing during the service?
(a) Their voices might tempt and distract the men.
(b) They don't really know the correct pronunciations.
(c) They are too noisy.
(d) Their voices are too shrill.

4. What happens after they take Tu Nini to the healer?
(a) She becomes sicker at first, then heals miraculously.
(b) She slowly begins to get better.
(c) She is instantly healed.
(d) She dies the next day.

5. Who visits Rita while she is in Galapagos?
(a) Her son.
(b) Her ex-husband.
(c) Her daughter.
(d) Her best friend from Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rita climb the mountains?

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

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

4. What makes Ruth decide to have Rita as a guest?

5. Rita attends what type of ceremony?

(see the answer key)

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