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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 month does the Kon-Tiki set out to sea?
(a) February
(b) May
(c) April
(d) December

2. The crew learns to use what as a navigation tool?
(a) Centerboards
(b) Oar
(c) Birds
(d) Dolphins

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

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

5. How much does the massive amount of paperwork weigh?
(a) 34 pounds
(b) 26 pounds
(c) 15 pounds
(d) 12 pounds

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the current threaten to push the raft?

2. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?

3. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?

4. What type of fish is known to stick to sharks?

5. Which crew member falls overboard?

(see the answer key)

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