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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. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?
(a) 30 years
(b) 50 years
(c) 25 years
(d) 10 years

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

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

4. If Heyerdahl makes the trip how long should it take?
(a) 103 days
(b) 80 days
(c) 112 days
(d) 97 days

5. What is Heyerdahl's status at the club?
(a) Protégé
(b) President
(c) Secretary
(d) Junior member

Short Answer Questions

1. What Lake is mentioned in regard to the story?

2. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?

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

4. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?

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

(see the answer key)

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