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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 common tradition of the people of this region?
(a) Drum circles
(b) Sing-alongs
(c) Weaving
(d) Oral history

2. What was the name of Heyerdahl's translator?
(a) Agurto
(b) Teka
(c) Salome
(d) Havier

3. Who is Peter Freuchen?
(a) A Norwegian ethnologist
(b) A French engineer
(c) A Dutch navigation expert
(d) A Danish Arctic explorer

4. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?
(a) Balsa logs
(b) Engineer
(c) Chain saw
(d) Translator

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The poisonous creatures keep away which insects?

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

3. How much does the massive amount of paperwork weigh?

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

5. The friend previously engaged in what profession?

(see the answer key)

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