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

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

3. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?
(a) Stock market crash
(b) World War I
(c) World War II
(d) Assassination of JFK

4. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?
(a) Dynamic sail
(b) Double oars
(c) Centerboard
(d) Rudder

5. Which is NOT among the planned stops for Heyerdahl?
(a) South America
(b) Galapagos Islands
(c) Ecuador
(d) Peru

Short Answer Questions

1. The chief god was related to what element?

2. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?

3. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?

4. Who is Peter Freuchen?

5. What is the name of the old man that tells the history of the region?

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