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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two - Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, how old was Fawcett in 1888?
(a) 23.
(b) 21.
(c) 28.
(d) 20.

2. How old was Grann in Chapter 3?
(a) 42.
(b) Nearly 40.
(c) 51.
(d) About 50.

3. In 1900, where were classes held at the Royal Geographical Society?
(a) Second floor.
(b) Basement.
(c) First floor.
(d) Third floor.

4. In 1896, what was the speed limit for automobiles raised to in London?
(a) 14 miles per hour.
(b) 15 miles per hour.
(c) 16 miles per hour.
(d) 13 miles per hour.

5. When did Grann first learn about Fawcett?
(a) 2005.
(b) 1999.
(c) 2004.
(d) 1998.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, how fast were automobiles first allowed to travel in London?

2. How old was Fawcett's son Jack when Fawcett went to Bolivia?

3. In Chapter 8, when did Sir George Taubman Goldie summon Fawcett and ask him what he knew about Bolivia?

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

5. In Chapter 6, what did Lieutenant T. Dannreuther collect?

(see the answer key)

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