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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 sees what sign that there is land ahead?
(a) Palm trees
(b) Birds
(c) Smoke signals
(d) Boats

2. What is another name for the people of this region?
(a) Danish
(b) Polynesians
(c) Americans
(d) Filipinos

3. With what vessel does the crew go out for a spin?
(a) Dinghy
(b) None
(c) Inner tubes
(d) Life vests

4. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?
(a) Jungle
(b) Coconuts
(c) Sweat
(d) Fish

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the estimated date on which people first arrived on the islands?

2. What Lake is mentioned in regard to the story?

3. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?

4. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?

5. Heyerdahl thinks that the first voyagers may have had what color of hair?

(see the answer key)

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