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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, To the South Sea Islands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?
(a) Ambassador
(b) Agurto
(c) Otto
(d) Peruvian president

2. How long are the reefs encountered by the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 70-80 feet
(b) 40-50 feet
(c) 40-60 yards
(d) 20-30 yards

3. How long does the big storm last?
(a) 7 days
(b) 3 days
(c) 5 days
(d) 4 days

4. What is the mysterious feature that exists on Easter Island?
(a) Caves
(b) Statues
(c) Shipwreck
(d) Tablets

5. Bengt likes to read books on what topic?
(a) Movie magic
(b) Oceanography
(c) Sociology
(d) Crime

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Heyerdahl's translator?

2. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?

3. How long is a whale shark?

4. What language was the translator required to speak?

5. Heyerdahl had previously worked on which group of islands?

(see the answer key)

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