View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was able to escape from the massacre?
(a) Munthe-Kaas
(b) Kon Tiki
(c) Chief Cari
(d) Heyerdahl

2. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?
(a) New York
(b) London
(c) Honolulu
(d) Tokyo

3. Heyerdahl had previously worked on which group of islands?
(a) Marianna Islands
(b) Canary Islands
(c) Marquesas Islands
(d) U.S. Virgin Islands

4. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?
(a) Rudder
(b) Dynamic sail
(c) Centerboard
(d) Double oars

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By whom were the white men massacred?

2. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?

3. Heyerdahl impatiently waits for results on what item?

4. What is the profession of the person who rejects the manuscript?

5. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 150 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample