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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 8, what was the first frontier town that Fawcett and Chivers came to?
(a) Tumupasa.
(b) Raquio.
(c) Rurenabaque.
(d) Tahua.

2. In Chapter 8, at what altitude did Fawcett and Chivers begin to feel the heat of the jungle?
(a) 3,000 feet.
(b) 2,500 feet.
(c) 4,000 feet.
(d) 3,500 feet.

3. How long of a period of time did Fawcett study at the Royal Geographical Society?
(a) 18 months.
(b) More than a year.
(c) About 2 years.
(d) 36 months.

4. In Chapter 8, what was the name of Fawcett's British handler?
(a) James.
(b) Peter.
(c) Richard.
(d) Andrew.

5. In 1912, how much rubber was exported from Brazil?
(a) $35 million.
(b) More than $30 million.
(c) About $20 million.
(d) $27 million.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Chapter 9, where did Grann find one of Fawcett's grandchildren?

3. What was the name of the fort where Fawcett served in Chapter 4?

4. In Chapter 1, how old was Fawcett?

5. What was the name of the company that owned the SS Vauban?

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