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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Jan and Rita think about spirits after their experience?
(a) They are fearful of spirits.
(b) They scoff at the idea of spirits.
(c) They believe in spirits.
(d) They think spirits are bogus.

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

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

4. What does Rita do for her 49th birthday?
(a) She calls her family in the US.
(b) She invites Maria and her family over for a grand birthday party with cake and candles and ice cream.
(c) She goes shopping.
(d) She invites Maria and her family over for a party, but keeps her birthday a secret.

5. What is the last great task Rita accomplishes before leaving the village?
(a) She makes a meal for her host family.
(b) She climbs the mountain.
(c) She creates a beautiful necklace.
(d) She swims across the river.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the family picnic when they go to the beach?

2. Why does Rita have a respect for street entertainers?

3. What does Rita observe about the female frigatebirds?

4. What do the children ask Rita to do?

5. What does Rita brush up on before leaving for Indonesia?

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