The Lost City of Z by David Grann
- 1. The Lost City of Z by David Grann is a riveting exploration of one of the most enduring mysteries in the history of exploration: the quest for a fabled ancient city in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, which British explorer Percy Fawcett believed to be located deep within the uncharted wilds of Brazil. Fawcett embarked on multiple expeditions in the early 20th century, driven by an obsession to uncover this lost civilization, which he referred to as 'Z.' Grann meticulously chronicles Fawcett's life and adventures, drawing on historical records and firsthand accounts to paint a vivid picture of Fawcett’s daring expeditions, the challenges he faced from the treacherous terrain, the hostility of the jungle, and the implications of his relentless pursuit. As Grann delves deeper into Fawcett's fate after his disappearance in 1925, he not only intensifies the narrative of Fawcett's life but also reflects on themes of obsession, exploration, and the complexities of the human spirit in the face of the unknown. The book serves as a thrilling combination of biography, adventure, and historical investigation, illuminating the blurred lines between legend and reality in the unyielding wilderness of the Amazon.
Who is the main explorer in 'The Lost City of Z'?
A) Percy Fawcett
B) Henry Morton Stanley
C) David Livingstone
D) Richard Burton
- 2. What is the primary goal of Fawcett's expedition?
A) To establish trade routes
B) To map the Amazon River
C) To find gold
D) To find the Lost City of Z
- 3. In which year did Fawcett first voyage to South America?
A) 1914
B) 1901
C) 1906
D) 1920
- 4. In which South American country did Fawcett conduct most of his explorations?
A) Argentina
B) Peru
C) Brazil
D) Colombia
- 5. What major river system is featured in Fawcett's adventures?
A) Amazon River
B) Yangtze River
C) Nile River
D) Mississippi River
- 6. Who authored 'The Lost City of Z'?
A) Ernest Hemingway
B) Daniel Kahneman
C) Jon Krakauer
D) David Grann
- 7. What prevalent risk did Fawcett frequently encounter?
A) Extreme cold.
B) Disease.
C) Loss of equipment.
D) Drought.
- 8. What scientific theory did Fawcett challenge?
A) The existence of advanced technology.
B) The theory of evolution.
C) The flat Earth theory.
D) The belief that the Amazon was uninhabitable.
- 9. What type of literature does Grann include in his narrative?
A) Historical and biographical elements.
B) Scientific journals.
C) Fictional stories.
D) Poetic verses.
- 10. What year was 'The Lost City of Z' published?
A) 2012
B) 2010
C) 2005
D) 2009
- 11. What year did Fawcett make his final expedition?
A) 1925.
B) 1930.
C) 1918.
D) 1920.
- 12. Who accompanied Fawcett on some of his expeditions?
A) His father Richard.
B) His friend Henry.
C) His brother Charles.
D) His son Jack.
- 13. What does Grann conclude about the city's existence?
A) It was a fraud.
B) It was a myth.
C) It remains a mystery.
D) It was found.
- 14. What was the name of the city Fawcett sought?
A) Paititi
B) El Dorado
C) Atlantis
D) Z
- 15. Where was Percy Fawcett born?
A) America.
B) Brazil.
C) England.
D) Australia.
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