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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. Who is Peter Freuchen?
(a) A Danish Arctic explorer
(b) A French engineer
(c) A Norwegian ethnologist
(d) A Dutch navigation expert

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

3. From which country was the chief god expelled?
(a) Argentina
(b) Brazil
(c) Cuba
(d) Peru

4. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?
(a) Seafarers Club
(b) Explorers Club
(c) Midnight Club
(d) Cotton Club

5. Heyerdahl believes the islands are connected to what country?
(a) Peru
(b) Chile
(c) Venezuela
(d) Cuba

Short Answer Questions

1. The ancient story involves the building of what objects?

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

3. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?

4. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?

5. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?

(see the answer key)

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