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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Among Polynesians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The crew sees what sign that there is land ahead?
(a) Birds
(b) Smoke signals
(c) Boats
(d) Palm trees

2. The naval experts were wrong about the longevity of what item?
(a) Sails
(b) Tempers
(c) Ropes
(d) Food supply

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

4. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Gourds
(b) Coconut shells
(c) Bamboo sticks
(d) Rain

5. On which island does Heyerdahl land?
(a) Guayaquil
(b) Tahiti
(c) Fiji
(d) Bermuda

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?

2. Which of these is NOT presented to the crew by the natives?

3. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?

4. What is the plural of octopus?

5. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?

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