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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 is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?
(a) Strong currents
(b) Difficult navigation
(c) Uncharted waters
(d) Trade winds

2. Heyerdahl attends a lecture regarding what topic?
(a) Cartography
(b) Navigation techniques
(c) Expedition equipment
(d) Radar training

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

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

5. What Lake is mentioned in regard to the story?
(a) Lake Huron
(b) Lake Victoria
(c) Lake Panam
(d) Lake Titicaca

Short Answer Questions

1. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?

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

3. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?

4. What year did the second wave of settlers arrive?

5. Where does Heyerdahl's friend, Carl, live?

(see the answer key)

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