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

2. What is Heyerdahl's status at the club?
(a) President
(b) Protégé
(c) Secretary
(d) Junior member

3. What pet is given to Herman?
(a) Parrot
(b) Crab
(c) Monkey
(d) Cat

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

5. What is the most amount the raft will travel in one day?
(a) 71 miles
(b) 64 miles
(c) 98 miles
(d) 87 miles

Short Answer Questions

1. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?

2. Heyerdahl compares being at sea to which activity?

3. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?

4. How long does the big storm last?

5. Where does Heyerdahl's friend, Carl, live?

(see the answer key)

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