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Kon-Tiki: Across the Pacific by Raft Study Guide

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by Thor Heyerdahl
About 56 pages (16,690 words)
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Why does Thor Heyerdahl decide to build the Kon-Tiki and sail it from South America to Polynesia?

Briefly characterize each member of Thor's crew.

What are the unique features of the Kon-Tiki?

Why is the raft named the Kon-Tiki?

Describe how squid fly and end up on the roof of the raft hut.

What makes landing the raft on a Polynesian island difficult?

Why is the voyage of the raft important to Peruvians and Polynesians?

Of what importance is.....

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