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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?

2. What seems to welcome the men?

3. To what does Bengt compare the accident?

4. Which is NOT discovered on the island?

5. The pilot fish remind the crew of what animal?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the crew members take the dinghy into the water? What is their reaction?

2. What items are found on the island and what do they indicate?

3. How is the crew rescued? Where are they taken and by who?

4. The crew entertains themselves by playing with what dangerous sea creatures? How do they play with them?

5. What hinders the Kon-Tiki from traveling to a second island?

6. What is Heyerdahl's explanation of the reality of the hut versus the waves?

7. What type of pet is adopted by the crew while out at sea? What does the pet eat?

8. What happens when the raft approaches Angatau?

9. What type of food do the men eat on board? What are the options?

10. How do the natives honor the crew?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Once the crew has been rescued from the island, they have conversations with the tribal chief and vice-chief. Thor attempts to explain the purpose for the voyage, which leads to a discussion. What topic is discussed by Thor and Teka? What is Teka's reaction to Thor's theory? Is there a conflict? If so, how is it resolved? What is the final relationship between the crew and the natives?

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the personalities of Thor Heyerdahl and Peter Freuchen, the Danish Arctic explorer. Was one of the men correct? Were they opinions expressed by the men in direct conflict? Did either of them prove to be correct?

Essay Topic 3

Heyerdahl discusses the arrival of Christian missionaries on Easter Island. When did the missionaries arrive and what was the purpose? What item was destroyed on Easter Island that may have detailed the region's history? What was the reason for the destruction? How might the item have changed how the world perceives Easter Island?

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