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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, The River People.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was the movement of commerce restricted on land in Chapter 3, The River People?
(a) The drought.
(b) The war.
(c) The flood.
(d) The volcano.

2. What does Desiderio do which earns him the title of hero among the River People?
(a) Intercedes when someone tries to cheat the River People.
(b) Kills a bear.
(c) Kills a man.
(d) Walks through fire.

3. Where is it arranged for Desiderio to stay in Chapter 2, The Mansion of Midnight?
(a) The Chapel.
(b) The bed and breakfast.
(c) The Mayor's Mansion.
(d) Dr. Hoffman's house.

4. What had Desiderio always felt ashamed of?
(a) His poverty.
(b) His manliness.
(c) His heritage.
(d) His appearance.

5. What did the group of scientists do in Chapter 1, The City Under Siege?
(a) Transformed into animals.
(b) Committed suicide.
(c) All got married.
(d) Fled the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What aspect of the wedding does Desiderio begin to get suspicious of in Chapter 3, The River People?

2. Where was a city meeting held in Chapter 1, The City Under Siege?

3. What does Desiderio's fiance begin doing after the engagement in Chapter 3, The River People?

4. Whose daughter is offered in Marriage to Desiderio in Chapter 3, The River People?

5. Mendoza was Dr. Hoffman's what in college?

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