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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 language is taught to Herman's parrot?
(a) French
(b) Spanish
(c) Portugeuse
(d) Norwegian

2. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?
(a) 60%
(b) 40%
(c) 50%
(d) 20%

3. With what vessel does the crew go out for a spin?
(a) Inner tubes
(b) Life vests
(c) Dinghy
(d) None

4. At the point of being guided toward that location, how long had the Kon-Tiki been at sea?
(a) One week
(b) 12 days
(c) One month
(d) 16 days

5. Heyerdahl had previously worked on which group of islands?
(a) Canary Islands
(b) Marquesas Islands
(c) Marianna Islands
(d) U.S. Virgin Islands

Short Answer Questions

1. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?

2. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?

3. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?

4. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?

5. What distinguishing mark did the ancients have?

(see the answer key)

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