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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three - Chapters 11-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, when did Fawcett and Chivers begin their journey to Bolivia to map borders?
(a) April 4, 1905.
(b) June 21, 1908.
(c) July 4, 1906.
(d) May 11, 1907.

2. When did Bolivia and Brazil attempt to build a railroad through the jungle?
(a) 1872.
(b) 1874.
(c) 1870.
(d) 1873.

3. In Chapter 13, where did Grann land when he arrived in Brazil?
(a) Sao Paulo.
(b) Campinas.
(c) Brasilia.
(d) Curitiba.

4. In Chapter 1, what size was the SS Vauban?
(a) 492 feet.
(b) 321 feet.
(c) 511 feet.
(d) 680 feet.

5. What was the name of the company that owned the SS Vauban?
(a) Cie Maritime Belge.
(b) Arkona Group.
(c) Lamport & Holt.
(d) Hain Steamship Company.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how old was Fawcett when he was sent to the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich?

2. For 15 years after his homecoming in 1907, how many square miles of the Amazon did Fawcett discover?

3. In Chapter 8, what was black gold?

4. In Chapter 12, when did Murray join a Canadian scientific expedition to the Arctic?

5. In Chapter 10, how old was Frank Fisher when he agreed to explore the Verde with Fawcett?

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