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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 does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?
(a) Engineer
(b) Balsa logs
(c) Chain saw
(d) Translator

2. What type of wood does Heyerdahl believe the South Americans used to build their rafts?
(a) Balsa
(b) Pine
(c) Willow
(d) Bamboo

3. If Heyerdahl makes the trip how long should it take?
(a) 103 days
(b) 80 days
(c) 97 days
(d) 112 days

4. Where does Heyerdahl's friend, Carl, live?
(a) SoHo
(b) Chelsea
(c) Greenwich Village
(d) Hoboken

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?

2. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?

3. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?

4. What is Otto Munthe-Kaas' title?

5. The friend previously engaged in what profession?

(see the answer key)

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