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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 plural of octopus?
(a) Octopuses
(b) Octopi
(c) Octopus
(d) Octuplets

2. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Coconut shells
(b) Bamboo sticks
(c) Rain
(d) Gourds

3. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?
(a) Herman
(b) His wife
(c) Peter
(d) Tei Tetua

4. Which crew member is responsible for the act?
(a) Herman
(b) Knut
(c) Erik
(d) Thor

5. Who was able to escape from the massacre?
(a) Chief Cari
(b) Heyerdahl
(c) Kon Tiki
(d) Munthe-Kaas

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?

2. What pet is given to Herman?

3. What is Heyerdahl's native country?

4. What year did the second wave of settlers arrive?

5. Who arranges to find the first tree?

(see the answer key)

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