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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, To the South Sea Islands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heyerdahl thinks that the first voyagers may have had what color of hair?
(a) Blond
(b) White
(c) Black
(d) Red

2. What does the crew attempt to do to at first avoid the reefs?
(a) Wait out the current
(b) Sail northward
(c) Sail southward
(d) Harness the wind

3. What item may have been eaten to ward off fatigue?
(a) Raw fish
(b) Cocoa leaves
(c) Bananas
(d) Plankton

4. The friend previously engaged in what profession?
(a) Sailor
(b) Engineer
(c) Meteorologist
(d) Doctor

5. Heyerdahl had previously worked on which group of islands?
(a) Marianna Islands
(b) Marquesas Islands
(c) Canary Islands
(d) U.S. Virgin Islands

Short Answer Questions

1. What breaks at the beginning of the trip?

2. What pet is given to Herman?

3. New developments in stone work also appear in what location?

4. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?

5. What distinguishing mark did the ancients have?

(see the answer key)

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