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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, To South America.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the estimated date on which people first arrived on the islands?
(a) 200 B.C.
(b) 500 A.D.
(c) 1100 A.D.
(d) 100 A.D.

2. From which country was the chief god expelled?
(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Peru
(d) Cuba

3. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?
(a) Carl
(b) Helmut
(c) Bjorn
(d) Wilhelm

4. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?
(a) New York
(b) Honolulu
(c) Tokyo
(d) London

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Heyerdahl believes the islands are connected to what country?

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

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

4. Heyerdahl receives a letter from whom?

5. Heyerdahl attends a lecture regarding what topic?

(see the answer key)

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