S5 May Written Test,Reading

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1. Fisher read historical documents to find out where to begin his search.

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The statement implies that Fisher read historical documents in order to determine the starting point for his search. This suggests that historical documents played a crucial role in guiding Fisher's research. Therefore, the answer "True" is correct as it aligns with the information provided in the statement.

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The 'S5 MAY WRITTEN TEST, READING' focuses on the historical shipwrecks of the Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita. It assesses knowledge of 17th-century exploration, treasure... see morehunting, and the challenges faced by Mel Fisher in locating these sunken treasures. see less

2.  Lyon told Fisher that the two ships had sunk in the Marquesas Keys area. 

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The given statement suggests that Lyon informed Fisher about the sinking of two ships in the Marquesas Keys area. This implies that the statement is true, indicating that Lyon did tell Fisher about the shipwrecks.

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3. After finding part of the lost treasure in 1973, Fisher continued looking for the Atocha in the Quicksands areas. 

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The statement is false because it states that Fisher continued looking for the Atocha in the Quicksands areas after finding part of the lost treasure in 1973. However, there is no information given about Fisher's actions after finding part of the treasure, so it cannot be concluded that he continued looking in the Quicksands areas.

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4. After finding and selling the treasure from the Margarita, Fisher decided to stop his search for the Atocha

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The given statement states that Fisher decided to stop his search for the Atocha after finding and selling the treasure from the Margarita. However, the correct answer is False because there is no information provided about Fisher's decision regarding his search for the Atocha. The statement only mentions his decision to stop the search for the Atocha after finding and selling the treasure from the Margarita. Therefore, it cannot be concluded that Fisher decided to stop his search for the Atocha based on the given information.

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5. The Margarita and the Atocha sank soon after leaving Spain.

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The statement claims that both the Margarita and the Atocha sank soon after leaving Spain. However, there is no evidence or context provided to support this claim. Without any additional information, it is not possible to determine the accuracy of the statement. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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Fisher read historical documents to find out where to begin his...
 Lyon told Fisher that the two ships had sunk in the Marquesas...
After finding part of the lost treasure in 1973, Fisher continued...
After finding and selling the treasure from the Margarita, Fisher...
The Margarita and the Atocha sank soon after leaving Spain.
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