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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most amount the raft will travel in one day?
(a) 64 miles
(b) 98 miles
(c) 87 miles
(d) 71 miles

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

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

4. How does Angelo kill the snake?
(a) Knife
(b) Whip
(c) Gun
(d) Runs it over

5. A snake mackerel resembles what other sea creature?
(a) Squid
(b) Eel
(c) Bonitos
(d) Trout

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?

3. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?

4. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?

5. What mountain range do the men encounter?

(see the answer key)

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