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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. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?
(a) Sharks and Stingrays
(b) Squid and Jellyfish
(c) Whales and dolphins
(d) Octopus and Squid

2. How long is the weighted line used by the crew?
(a) 500 feet
(b) 750 feet
(c) 260 feet
(d) 1000 feet

3. Which of these is NOT known to eat plankton?
(a) Crew members
(b) Crabs
(c) Whale sharks
(d) Dorados

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

5. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?
(a) Midnight Club
(b) Cotton Club
(c) Seafarers Club
(d) Explorers Club

Short Answer Questions

1. The crew has fun playing with what dangerous object?

2. If Heyerdahl makes the trip how long should it take?

3. On which island does Heyerdahl land?

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

5. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?

(see the answer key)

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