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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 average speed of the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 75-80 miles per day
(b) 35-40 miles per day
(c) 55-60 miles per day
(d) 65-70 miles per day

2. What is another name for Easter Island?
(a) Little Rapa
(b) The Eye Looks (toward) Heaven
(c) Great Rapa
(d) Tiki Island

3. How heavy is a whale shark?
(a) 15 tons
(b) 12 tons
(c) 3 tons
(d) 25 tons

4. How long is a whale shark?
(a) 30 feet
(b) 18 feet
(c) 45 feet
(d) 60 feet

5. By whom were the white men massacred?
(a) Munthe-Kaas
(b) Illa Tiki
(c) Kon Tiki
(d) Chief Cari

Short Answer Questions

1. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?

2. How do the men get to the jungle?

3. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?

4. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?

5. Which was NOT one of the names given to the fallen trees?

(see the answer key)

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