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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 idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?
(a) Sailing across the Pacific
(b) Taking a long vacation
(c) Writing a book
(d) Living among a native tribe

2. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?
(a) Stock market crash
(b) World War II
(c) World War I
(d) Assassination of JFK

3. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?
(a) Anasazi
(b) Incas
(c) Mayans
(d) Egyptians

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

5. What is the name of the chief god of the island?
(a) Kon Tiki
(b) Rikki Tiki
(c) Thor
(d) Odin

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?

3. By whom were the white men massacred?

4. The friend previously engaged in what profession?

5. From which country was the chief god expelled?

(see the answer key)

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