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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, An Expedition Is Born.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From which country was the chief god expelled?
(a) Brazil
(b) Argentina
(c) Peru
(d) Cuba

2. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?
(a) 60%
(b) 50%
(c) 40%
(d) 20%

3. What is Heyerdahl's native country?
(a) Norway
(b) United States
(c) Denmark
(d) Sweden

4. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?
(a) Trade winds
(b) Difficult navigation
(c) Strong currents
(d) Uncharted waters

5. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?
(a) Oahu
(b) Fatu Hiva
(c) Cuba
(d) Prince Edward Island

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?

2. What is the name of the chief god of the white men?

3. The friend previously engaged in what profession?

4. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

5. What is another name for the people of this region?

(see the answer key)

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