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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 through 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Kate's response to Alex's idea that the natives are primitive because they haven't invented the wheel?
(a) They are indeed primitive, but kindly.
(b) There are many kinds of intelligence.
(c) They have no need for wheels in their environment.
(d) They have much more sophisticated tools.

2. Why can't the expedition hope for rescue if they start back on foot?
(a) They can't walk that far.
(b) They can't carry enough supplies.
(c) They can't be seen under the canopy.
(d) They can't find their way.

3. What is Alex's responsibility as chief?
(a) Rescuing the tribe.
(b) Curing sickness.
(c) Communication with the foreigners.
(d) Doing battle.

4. What is Alex's weapon?
(a) A machete.
(b) A Swiss army knife.
(c) A pistol.
(d) An antique sword.

5. What do the conspirators hope to get?
(a) Gold and oil.
(b) Emeralds and diamonds.
(c) Diamonds and wood.
(d) Rubber and emeralds.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does one judge the size of a reptile?

2. Arriving at the home of the gods, what mythic character does Alex compare himself to?

3. How does Nadia describe the Beast?

4. Why does Cesar Santos say the Amazon natives rejected Christianity?

5. Who is described as looking like a stereotypical wild game hunter?

(see the answer key)

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