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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 4, how old was Fawcett in 1888?
(a) 23.
(b) 20.
(c) 21.
(d) 28.

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

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

4. How old was Grann in Chapter 3?
(a) Nearly 40.
(b) 51.
(c) About 50.
(d) 42.

5. In Chapter 2, at what elevation does the Amazon River begin?
(a) Over 18,000 feet.
(b) About 18,500 feet.
(c) 14,900 feet.
(d) 17,500 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Sir Athur Conan Doyle's books was said to be based on Fawcett's experiences?

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

3. What birthday did Lynch celebrate when he went on his expedition to find what happened to Fawcett?

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

5. When did Grann first learn about Fawcett?

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