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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. The chief god was related to what element?
(a) Air
(b) Earth
(c) Fire
(d) Water

2. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?
(a) Wilhelm
(b) Helmut
(c) Carl
(d) Bjorn

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

4. Which is NOT among the planned stops for Heyerdahl?
(a) Ecuador
(b) South America
(c) Galapagos Islands
(d) Peru

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Peter Freuchen?

2. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?

3. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?

4. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

5. Heyerdahl attends a lecture regarding what topic?

(see the answer key)

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