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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 6, what was anthropology called?
(a) Science of the uncivilized.
(b) Science of the undomesticated.
(c) Native people studies.
(d) Science of savages.

2. In Chapter 1, how many years had Fawcett's adventures captivated the imaginations?
(a) Nearly 2 decades.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) About 18 years.

3. In Chapter 4, how old was Fawcett when he was sent to the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich?
(a) 18.
(b) 17.
(c) 20.
(d) 19.

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

5. When Grann talked with one of Fawcett's grandchildren, what were the dates of the diaries that she let Grann read?
(a) 1905-1920.
(b) 1904-1923.
(c) 1902-1917.
(d) 1906-1921.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Raleigh Rimel when his father died?

2. In Chapter 8, at what altitude did Fawcett and Chivers begin to feel the heat of the jungle?

3. What percent of the waters from South American drain into the Amazon?

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

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

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