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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. In Chapter 12, where was Fawcett's family living in 1907?
(a) Southampton.
(b) Devon.
(c) Plymouth.
(d) Exeter.

2. In Chapter 14, when was the only time that Fawcett shot at Indians?
(a) 1915.
(b) 1914.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1916.

3. In Chapter 17, how many lives of Royal Geographical Society members did Grann say were killed by the war?
(a) More than 130.
(b) 142.
(c) About 125.
(d) 158.

4. In 1901, where was Fawcett sent by the British government as a spy?
(a) Tunisia.
(b) Greece.
(c) Morocco.
(d) Spain.

5. When did Germany sign a peace treaty in surrender?
(a) June 4, 1919.
(b) June 18, 1919.
(c) June 28, 1919.
(d) June 11, 1919.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8 since the excavation of the Panama canal began in 1881, how many laborers died from malaria and yellow fever?

2. In Chapter 12 after Murray got too ill to continue on the expedition, where did he end up where he was treated for his ailments?

3. When was Fawcett awarded he Distinguished Service Order medal?

4. When Grann talked with one of Fawcett's grandchildren, what were the dates of the diaries that she let Grann read?

5. In 1912, how much rubber was exported from Brazil?

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