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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23-25 and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people did Richard Archbold have at the base camp in his third expedition to New Guinea?
(a) Nearly 300.
(b) Nearly 500.
(c) Nearly 100.
(d) Nearly 200.

2. What type of sightseeing tours did Prossen organize in Chapter 2?
(a) A trip over Shangri-La.
(b) Trip over the mountains.
(c) Down to the deck flight.
(d) Meet the native trips.

3. When were the survivors ready to get out of the clearing?
(a) 3 months after Walter's arrival.
(b) 4 months after Walter's arrival.
(c) A month after Walter's arrival.
(d) 2 months after Walter's arrival.

4. How many options were considered to extract the survivors and paratroopers according to Chapter 23?
(a) Dozens.
(b) Tens.
(c) Hundreds.
(d) 4.

5. How old was McCollom at the time of the crash?
(a) 26.
(b) 35.
(c) 23.
(d) 42.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Richard Archbold learn upon his return from Madagascar?

2. What did Walter decide to do despite his order?

3. What did the survivors hope planes would bring?

4. What role did Johnny Weissmuller play?

5. How many glider pilots did the U.S. train?

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