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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. How many documents are housed in Brazil's National Library?
(a) 9.5 million.
(b) More than 9 million.
(c) 7.5 million.
(d) About 8 million.

2. When did the Cinta Larga tribe kill 29 diamond miners who trespassed onto a reservation in western Brazil?
(a) 2005.
(b) 2006.
(c) 2007.
(d) 2004.

3. In Chapter 10, although Fawcett and his men cut, chopped, pulled, and pushed through the jungle from morning until evening, how much did they advance daily?
(a) 1 mile.
(b) 1/3 mile.
(c) 1/2 mile.
(d) 3/4 mile.

4. In Chapter 14, where was Fawcett, Costin, and others exploring when they were attached by arrows?
(a) Beni River.
(b) Camargo River.
(c) Mapiri River.
(d) Heath River.

5. How much did the radio device hat Dr. Rice took on an expedition in Chapter 17 cost?
(a) Around $6,000.
(b) $7,100.
(c) About $5,000.
(d) $4,500.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Fawcett write to the Society and say that he would not subject his wife to the perpetual anxiety of his risky journeys?

3. When did B. F. Goodrich manufacture the first automobile tires in the United States?

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

5. How old was Fawcett's father when he died?

(see the answer key)

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