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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 – 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states in Chapter 15 that visiting Machu Picchu was a dream of his since what grade?
(a) Fourth grade.
(b) Seventh grade.
(c) Sixth grade.
(d) Fifth grade.

2. Who are the author's friends that drove him and Weston to their launch site for the journey?
(a) Andrew and Mike.
(b) Collin and Stella.
(c) Sarah and Michelle.
(d) Michael and Roger.

3. What is the elevation of Cusco?
(a) 12,000 feet.
(b) 10,000 feet.
(c) 12,700 feet.
(d) 9,000 feet.

4. At what elevation does Machu Picchu sit?
(a) 7,000 feet.
(b) 8,000 feet.
(c) 6,000 feet.
(d) 9,000 feet.

5. What date did the author pick to start out on his journey?
(a) September 12.
(b) April 14.
(c) March 12.
(d) August 28.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mountains are described as "steep and green behind the coastal hills of" Santa Barbara in Chapter 4 (57)?

2. How many days did the author's trip with Weston on the sailboat to Columbia take?

3. Who did Miguel describe as his son that is very smart and would work in the U.S. in Chapter 5?

4. For how long did the author work for his friend Jason's nonprofit company?

5. About what Russian writer does the author describe reading a National Geographics article in Chapter 7?

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