Amazin Quest: Stories from Bolivia

What is the main economic activity of Mapiri?

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Gold mining

• Fishing

What dangerous road must be traveled to reach the village of Mapiri?

• Autopista del Sol

• Carretera de la Muerte

• Camino de los Yungas

• Ruta de las Montañas

What is the altitude of La Paz mentioned in the text?

• 2,500 meters

• 3,600 meters

• 4,600 meters

• 5,000 meters

What project is Erwan committed to in the village of Mapiri?

• Developing a new mine

• Setting up a hospital

• Construction of a landing strip

• Building a school

What is the color of Laguna Verde mentioned in the text?

• Red

• Green

• Yellow

• Blue

What animal is mentioned as being able to survive at high altitudes and low temperatures?

• Llama

• Alpaca

• Horse

• Sheep

What did Victor use to separate stones from tiny flakes of gold?

• His hands

• A shovel

• A pan

• A sieve

What did Gabriela Escobar combine in her project?

• Music and painting

• History and literature

• Photography and archaeology

• Biology and geology

What is the name of the salt flat mentioned that is the largest in the world?

• Salar de Atacama

• Bonneville Salt Flats

• Salinas Grandes

• Salar de Uyuni

What did the Morales brothers do for a living?

• Engineers

• Doctors

• Firefighters and mountain guides

• Teachers