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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. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?
(a) 9 fathoms
(b) 7 fathoms
(c) 5 fathoms
(d) 3 fathoms

2. What is another name for Easter Island?
(a) Little Rapa
(b) Great Rapa
(c) Tiki Island
(d) The Eye Looks (toward) Heaven

3. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?
(a) Pentagon
(b) Supreme Court
(c) White House
(d) Capitol Hill

4. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?
(a) Boat building
(b) Communication
(c) Hunting and fishing
(d) Stone work

5. Which creature appears to be phosphorescent?
(a) Starfish
(b) Mackerel
(c) Frog
(d) Shrimp

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is thrown at the whale shark?

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

4. How long is a crew member's typical shift?

5. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?

(see the answer key)

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