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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 name of the old man that tells the history of the region?
(a) Cari
(b) Tei Tutua
(c) Knutson
(d) King Kemah Mahe

2. What is Bengt's profession?
(a) Engineer
(b) Explorer
(c) Doctor
(d) Navigation expert

3. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?
(a) Newspaper
(b) Internet
(c) Telegram
(d) Town gossip

4. How does the fish remain stuck?
(a) It doesn't
(b) Attaching itself with its mouth
(c) By using a sucking disk
(d) By using its claws

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Squid have the unusual ability to do what?

2. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?

3. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?

4. On which island does Heyerdahl land?

5. What blocks the men's path into the jungle?

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