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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. The crew realizes that what object no longer matters?
(a) Delays in the trip
(b) Time
(c) Losing the dinghy
(d) Presence of sharks

2. Heyerdahl receives a letter from whom?
(a) Colonel Haskin
(b) His wife
(c) Otto
(d) His mother

3. How does the fish remain stuck?
(a) It doesn't
(b) By using a sucking disk
(c) By using its claws
(d) Attaching itself with its mouth

4. Heyerdahl impatiently waits for results on what item?
(a) Marriage
(b) Manuscript
(c) Car repair
(d) Navigator's license

5. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?
(a) Communication
(b) Hunting and fishing
(c) Boat building
(d) Stone work

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

2. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?

3. What causes some of the ropes to break?

4. To what does Bengt compare the accident?

5. How many crew members work together on a shift?

(see the answer key)

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