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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. When did Gonzalo Fernandez de Oviedo write about El Dorado?
(a) 16th century.
(b) 17th century.
(c) 14th century.
(d) 15th century.

2. How old was Raleigh Rimel when his father died?
(a) 17.
(b) 14.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

3. In Chapter 17 when in 1916 did Fawcett receive a gold medal from the Royal Geographical Society?
(a) June 11.
(b) July 18.
(c) May 22.
(d) April 3.

4. In Chapter 6, how long had it been since Fawcett left England for Ceylon?
(a) 21 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 14 years.
(d) 11 years.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When did Francisco de Orellan and his army of Spanish conquistadores go down the Amazon River?

3. In Chapter 16, how many manuscripts are in Brazil's National Library?

4. In Chapter 12, what was the only thing Fawcett could think about on the boat ride back to England at the end of 1907?

5. When were Fawcett and Nina married?

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