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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. How tall was Fawcett?
(a) 6 feet 3 inches.
(b) About 6 feet.
(c) 5 feet 11 inches.
(d) Over 6 feet.

2. What was the name of the fort where Fawcett served in Chapter 4?
(a) Davidson.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Frederick.
(d) William.

3. In Chapter 1, how old was Fawcett?
(a) 57.
(b) 61.
(c) 43.
(d) 39.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1888, how many fox terriers did Fawcett have in his room?

2. When did the Royal Geographical Society award him with a gold medal for his contributions to mapping South America?

3. In Chapter 2, how long did James Lynch once go without sleep when he was hiking?

4. In Chapter 2, how many months did Fawcett send dispatches about his expedition?

5. How many people did Fawcett choose to go on his expedition to Z in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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