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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four - Chapters 16-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 13, where was Lynch planning an expedition?
(a) Andes.
(b) Bolivia.
(c) Amazon.
(d) Peru.

2. At the end of Chapter 17, when did Fawcett set out on his own, alone?
(a) May 1921.
(b) April 1921.
(c) August 1921.
(d) July 1921.

3. In Chapter 8, what was black gold?
(a) Rubber.
(b) Coal.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Oil.

4. What percent of the waters from South American drain into the Amazon?
(a) 55%.
(b) Nearly 40%.
(c) About 30%.
(d) 25%.

5. In 1900, how large of a party did Rondon take on an expedition?
(a) 81.
(b) 86.
(c) 74.
(d) 78.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5, when did Grann visit the Royal Geographical Society?

2. Who did Raleigh fall in love with on the voyage from New York in Chapter 20?

3. How many documents are housed in Brazil's National Library?

4. In Chapter 20, when did Fawcett, Jack and Raleigh leave Rio de Janeiro?

5. In Chapter 18, where did Nina move the family after leaving Jamaica?

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