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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the missionaries in Irian Jaya?
(a) They want to educate the villagers.
(b) They want to give the people religion in their own tribal language.
(c) They like to travel.
(d) They want to feed the villagers.

2. Why do Rita's guests prepare a special dinner?
(a) It's New Year's Eve
(b) They are celebrating Christmas.
(c) They believe every dinner should be special.
(d) It's her birthday.

3. What does Rita think of sago, the main food staple of the tree village?
(a) She spits it out.
(b) She loves it.
(c) She asks for the recipe.
(d) She thinks it is dry and flavorless, but eats it anyway.

4. What do the spirits tell the king?
(a) He is doing a wonderful job ruling.
(b) He is going to die soon.
(c) He is too autocratic.
(d) He is not fulfilling his responsibilities to the family.

5. What does Rita think about Hans?
(a) She thinks they can become good friends over time.
(b) They become immediate friends.
(c) She dislikes him immediately.
(d) She distrusts him.

6. What does Tu Nini do before she dies?
(a) She writes a letter.
(b) She cleans the house.
(c) She asks for permission to die.
(d) She calls all her closest friends and relatives in to say goodbye.

7. What is a highlight of Rita's visit with Dr. Galdika?
(a) Writing in the marsh.
(b) Writing in the jungle.
(c) A boat ride and walk with Dr. Galdika's husband.
(d) Feeding the animals.

8. Where does Rita go with Dr. Galdikas?
(a) The swamp.
(b) The orangutan camp.
(c) They stay at the Blue Kecubung together.
(d) To study slugs.

9. How long does Jan stay when she comes to Bali?
(a) Two weeks.
(b) A year.
(c) Four months.
(d) Six months.

10. With whom does Rita stay when she arrives in Bali?
(a) A friend of her son.
(b) A prince.
(c) The owner of a bed and breakfast.
(d) A friend she had met in previous travels.

11. What impact does Han's wound have on the group?
(a) They feel horrible for him.
(b) They don't care what happens to him.
(c) It keeps them up all night, caring for it.
(d) It is infected so they have to stop their travels immediately.

12. Why does the group travel through swamps and trees?
(a) They like the adventure.
(b) Someone from the area has called for them.
(c) It's good exercise.
(d) Rita wants to go somewhere the missionaries haven't gone.

13. How do Rita and her companions reach through the cultural barrier?
(a) By helping with the cooking.
(b) Through language lessons.
(c) With music.
(d) By offering expensive gifts.

14. What job does Rita do while living in Dayu Raka's house?
(a) She is a fill-in nurse.
(b) She drives the car for the family.
(c) She teaches children daily.
(d) She translates for the museum.

15. What hobby does Rita pick up while living in Seattle?
(a) Scrapbooking.
(b) Sailing.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Stamp collecting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dr. Galdikas treat the animals?

2. What do three men throw into the water?

3. What stops Rita from staying in one of the village houses?

4. Why is Rita concerned about her mother?

5. How does Rita furnish her home in Seattle?

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