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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. What type of wood does Heyerdahl believe the South Americans used to build their rafts?
(a) Pine
(b) Balsa
(c) Bamboo
(d) Willow

2. If Heyerdahl makes the trip how long should it take?
(a) 97 days
(b) 103 days
(c) 80 days
(d) 112 days

3. Heyerdahl impatiently waits for results on what item?
(a) Car repair
(b) Manuscript
(c) Marriage
(d) Navigator's license

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

5. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?
(a) Homeless shelter
(b) YMCA
(c) Carl's house
(d) Norwegian Sailor's Home

Short Answer Questions

1. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?

2. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

3. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?

4. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

5. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?

(see the answer key)

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