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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. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?
(a) Otto Munthe-Kaas
(b) Peruvian Marine Minister
(c) American Ambassador
(d) Peruvian President

2. What item may have been eaten to ward off fatigue?
(a) Plankton
(b) Cocoa leaves
(c) Bananas
(d) Raw fish

3. The crew learns to use what as a navigation tool?
(a) Dolphins
(b) Birds
(c) Centerboards
(d) Oar

4. The friend previously engaged in what profession?
(a) Meteorologist
(b) Sailor
(c) Doctor
(d) Engineer

5. What do the crew discover alongside the new reef?
(a) Island
(b) Abandoned ship
(c) Dead body
(d) Whale colony

Short Answer Questions

1. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?

2. What does the crew attempt to do to at first avoid the reefs?

3. Which is NOT a fish seen from the raft?

4. What is another name for South America?

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

(see the answer key)

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