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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. What is the estimated date on which people first arrived on the islands?
(a) 500 A.D.
(b) 200 B.C.
(c) 1100 A.D.
(d) 100 A.D.

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

3. What is the name of the chief god of the white men?
(a) Kon Tiki
(b) Rikki Tiki
(c) Ilda Tiki
(d) Cari Tiki

4. What month does the Kon-Tiki set out to sea?
(a) December
(b) April
(c) February
(d) May

5. What is the name of the first island?
(a) Angatau
(b) Bora Bora
(c) Puka Puka
(d) Pango Pango

Short Answer Questions

1. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?

2. Who accompanies Heyerdahl on the trip?

3. New developments in stone work also appear in what location?

4. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?

5. How many storms are faced by the crew at this time?

(see the answer key)

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