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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. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?
(a) Rain
(b) Kidnappers
(c) Bandits
(d) Mud

2. What is Heyerdahl's profession?
(a) Zoologist
(b) Chemist
(c) Microbiologist
(d) Anthropologist

3. The ancient story involves the building of what objects?
(a) Pyramids
(b) Stonehenge
(c) Villages
(d) Easter Island statues

4. What kind of flowers are displayed by Federico?
(a) Orchids
(b) Lilies
(c) Hydrangea
(d) Venus Flytraps

5. Heyerdahl had previously worked on which group of islands?
(a) U.S. Virgin Islands
(b) Marquesas Islands
(c) Canary Islands
(d) Marianna Islands

Short Answer Questions

1. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?

2. Where does Heyerdahl's friend, Carl, live?

3. What is the estimated date on which people first arrived on the islands?

4. The poisonous creatures keep away which insects?

5. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?

(see the answer key)

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