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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Halfway.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many crew members work together on a shift?
(a) Two
(b) One
(c) Four
(d) Three

2. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?
(a) 30 years
(b) 50 years
(c) 10 years
(d) 25 years

3. What is the name of the chief god of the island?
(a) Odin
(b) Rikki Tiki
(c) Kon Tiki
(d) Thor

4. Heyerdahl receives a letter from whom?
(a) Colonel Haskin
(b) Otto
(c) His wife
(d) His mother

5. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?
(a) Homeless shelter
(b) Carl's house
(c) YMCA
(d) Norwegian Sailor's Home

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is NOT known to eat plankton?

2. On which island does Heyerdahl land?

3. Squid land on what part of the raft?

4. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?

5. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?

(see the answer key)

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