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

2. What is the name of the old man that tells the history of the region?
(a) Cari
(b) Tei Tutua
(c) King Kemah Mahe
(d) Knutson

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

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

5. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?
(a) Prince Edward Island
(b) Fatu Hiva
(c) Oahu
(d) Cuba

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Peter Freuchen?

2. What is the name of the chief god of the white men?

3. Which is NOT among the planned stops for Heyerdahl?

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

5. From which country was the chief god expelled?

(see the answer key)

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