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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five - Chapters 21-25.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1896, how many professors of anthropology were there in Great Britain?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 6.
(d) 1.

2. In Chapter 21, what gift did the author have to give Taukane in order to get him to take him to Taukane's village?
(a) A radio.
(b) $100.
(c) Food.
(d) 2 tires.

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

4. When was Brian's book "Exploration Fawcett" published?
(a) 1953.
(b) 1954.
(c) 1956.
(d) 1955.

5. How many documents are housed in Brazil's National Library?
(a) More than 9 million.
(b) About 8 million.
(c) 9.5 million.
(d) 7.5 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1912, how much rubber was exported from Brazil?

2. In 1916 when Dr. Rice was planning to return to the Amazon, how much fuel could the 40-foot vessel he was building carry?

3. In Chapter 8 since the excavation of the Panama canal began in 1881, how many laborers died from malaria and yellow fever?

4. With what university was Michael Heckenberger affiliated?

5. In Chapter 12, how long did pack animals typically survive in the Amazon on an expedition?

(see the answer key)

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