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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 is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?
(a) Strong currents
(b) Difficult navigation
(c) Uncharted waters
(d) Trade winds

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

3. Who is Peter Freuchen?
(a) A Danish Arctic explorer
(b) A Dutch navigation expert
(c) A French engineer
(d) A Norwegian ethnologist

4. What is the mysterious feature that exists on Easter Island?
(a) Tablets
(b) Caves
(c) Shipwreck
(d) Statues

5. New developments in stone work also appear in what location?
(a) Tasmania
(b) Java
(c) South Sea Islands
(d) Norway

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?

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

3. What type of wood does Heyerdahl believe the South Americans used to build their rafts?

4. Which crew member falls overboard?

5. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?

(see the answer key)

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