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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Across the Pacific.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Herman suffers an injury to what body part?
(a) Foot
(b) Neck
(c) Arm
(d) Back

2. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?
(a) Ilda Tiki
(b) Sun Tiki
(c) Cari Tiki
(d) Rikki Tiki

3. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?
(a) Humans
(b) Flying fish
(c) Dolphins
(d) Plankton

4. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?
(a) Peruvian President
(b) Otto Munthe-Kaas
(c) Peruvian Marine Minister
(d) American Ambassador

5. What is the average speed of the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 75-80 miles per day
(b) 65-70 miles per day
(c) 55-60 miles per day
(d) 35-40 miles per day

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Peter Freuchen?

2. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?

3. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?

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

5. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

(see the answer key)

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