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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One - Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, when did the London "Georgraphical Journal" write that Fawcett marked the end of an age?
(a) 1939.
(b) 1953.
(c) 1928.
(d) 1945.

2. What birthday did Lynch celebrate when he went on his expedition to find what happened to Fawcett?
(a) 36.
(b) 45.
(c) 42.
(d) 39.

3. In Chapter 1, what occupation did Jack Fawcett wish to pursue after he returned from the expedition to Z?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Actor.
(c) Professor.
(d) Geographer.

4. In Chapter 2, how many months did Fawcett send dispatches about his expedition?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) 2 months.
(d) 8 months.

5. How deep is the Amazon River in some places?
(a) 300 feet.
(b) 80 feet.
(c) 15 feet.
(d) 245 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Francisco de Orellan and his army of Spanish conquistadores go down the Amazon River?

2. What percent of the waters from South American drain into the Amazon?

3. An expedition of how many men went to the area of Z and died?

4. What was the name of the company that owned the SS Vauban?

5. When did Fawcett propose to Nina?

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