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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Across the Pacific.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is floating in the ocean along with the crabs?
(a) Dead fish
(b) Feathers
(c) Litter
(d) Seaweed

2. What is Otto Munthe-Kaas' title?
(a) U.S. Secretary of Defense
(b) Norwegian Consul
(c) Peruvian Ambassador
(d) Military attache

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

4. The ancient story involves the building of what objects?
(a) Stonehenge
(b) Villages
(c) Easter Island statues
(d) Pyramids

5. What is a frigate?
(a) Storm
(b) Native
(c) Fish
(d) Boat

Short Answer Questions

1. A snake mackerel resembles what other sea creature?

2. How many storms are faced by the crew at this time?

3. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?

4. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?

5. What is the distance that the squid are able to travel when pursued?

(see the answer key)

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