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

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

3. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?
(a) Herman
(b) His wife
(c) Peter
(d) Tei Tetua

4. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?
(a) Weaving
(b) Drum circles
(c) Oral history
(d) Sing-alongs

5. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?
(a) Norway
(b) Canary Islands
(c) Pacific Islands
(d) Java

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the old man that tells the history of the region?

2. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

3. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?

4. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?

5. Heyerdahl believes the islands are connected to what country?

(see the answer key)

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