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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, An Expedition Is Born.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?
(a) Egyptians
(b) Mayans
(c) Anasazi
(d) Incas

2. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?
(a) Cuba
(b) Oahu
(c) Prince Edward Island
(d) Fatu Hiva

3. By whom were the white men massacred?
(a) Illa Tiki
(b) Chief Cari
(c) Munthe-Kaas
(d) Kon Tiki

4. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?
(a) Java
(b) Canary Islands
(c) Norway
(d) Pacific Islands

5. What Lake is mentioned in regard to the story?
(a) Lake Panam
(b) Lake Titicaca
(c) Lake Victoria
(d) Lake Huron

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for the people of this region?

2. The friend previously engaged in what profession?

3. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?

4. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?

5. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?

(see the answer key)

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