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Part One - Chapters 1-5

1. In Chapter 1, how old was Fawcett?
(a) 57.
(b) 43.
(c) 39.
(d) 61.

2. In Chapter 1, what size was the SS Vauban?
(a) 680 feet.
(b) 492 feet.
(c) 511 feet.
(d) 321 feet.

3. How tall was Fawcett?
(a) Over 6 feet.
(b) About 6 feet.
(c) 6 feet 3 inches.
(d) 5 feet 11 inches.

4. In Chapter 1, how many years had Fawcett's adventures captivated the imaginations?
(a) Nearly 2 decades.
(b) 17 years.
(c) 15 years.
(d) About 18 years.

5. In Chapter 1, when did the London "Georgraphical Journal" write that Fawcett marked the end of an age?
(a) 1928.
(b) 1939.
(c) 1945.
(d) 1953.

6. When did the Royal Geographical Society award him with a gold medal for his contributions to mapping South America?
(a) 1912.
(b) 1899.
(c) 1919.
(d) 1916.

7. Which of Sir Athur Conan Doyle's books was said to be based on Fawcett's experiences?
(a) The Lost World.
(b) A Study in Scarlet.
(c) The Sign of Four.
(d) The Valley of Fear.

8. What was the name of the company that owned the SS Vauban?
(a) Lamport & Holt.
(b) Hain Steamship Company.
(c) Arkona Group.
(d) Cie Maritime Belge.

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