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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. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?
(a) Midnight Club
(b) Seafarers Club
(c) Explorers Club
(d) Cotton Club

2. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?
(a) Herman
(b) Wilhelm
(c) Carl
(d) Bjorn

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

4. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?
(a) Flying fish
(b) Humans
(c) Dolphins
(d) Plankton

5. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?
(a) Agurto
(b) Peruvian president
(c) Otto
(d) Ambassador

Short Answer Questions

1. How many crew members work together on a shift?

2. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?

3. How long does the big storm last?

4. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?

5. The crew realizes that what object no longer matters?

(see the answer key)

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