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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. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:
(a) Paddleboat
(b) Steam engine
(c) Bow and arrow
(d) Kayak

2. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?
(a) Chain saw
(b) Translator
(c) Engineer
(d) Balsa logs

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

4. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?
(a) Living among a native tribe
(b) Taking a long vacation
(c) Sailing across the Pacific
(d) Writing a book

5. What is the average speed of the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 75-80 miles per day
(b) 65-70 miles per day
(c) 35-40 miles per day
(d) 55-60 miles per day

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?

2. The crew realizes that what object no longer matters?

3. A snake mackerel resembles what other sea creature?

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

5. How heavy is a whale shark?

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