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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what does Rita ask the river goddess ?
(a) A permanent residence.
(b) Better health.
(c) Help in fighting against the power plant.
(d) Fame and fortune.

2. What do the people of Bali think of Rita's gifts?
(a) They greedily ask for more.
(b) They are more accepting of the gifts than in times past.
(c) They are too proud to take them.
(d) They tell her it's rude for her to offer them gifts.

3. What does Rita think about becoming a hermit?
(a) She'd like to try it for a year or two.
(b) She relishes the thought of becoming one.
(c) She doesn't think she'd do well at it.
(d) She decides to try living like that when she is older.

4. What does Rita feel as if she stepped into when she visits the Druse?
(a) The future.
(b) Another world.
(c) A lion's den.
(d) A pit of snakes.

5. What is missing from Rita's life after she returns to Bali?
(a) Laughter.
(b) Good food.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Companionship.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Rita climb the mountains?

2. What does Tu Nini do before she dies?

3. What does Rita experience at the campgrounds after visiting the Temple of the Inscriptions?

4. How does the king treat the woman who gives him the message from the spirits?

5. What does the community think of Rita?

(see the answer key)

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