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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 reaction do the fish have to the big storm?
(a) They float calmly
(b) They clamor for attention
(c) They disappear
(d) Violent frenzy

2. Where does Heyerdahl's friend, Carl, live?
(a) SoHo
(b) Hoboken
(c) Greenwich Village
(d) Chelsea

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

4. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?
(a) Sweat
(b) Jungle
(c) Coconuts
(d) Fish

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another sign of land?

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

3. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?

4. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?

5. Heyerdahl thinks that the first voyagers may have had what color of hair?

(see the answer key)

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