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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, To South America.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:
(a) Paddleboat
(b) Kayak
(c) Steam engine
(d) Bow and arrow

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

3. Who arranges to find the first tree?
(a) Angelo
(b) Federico
(c) Agurto
(d) Manuel

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

5. What was the name of Heyerdahl's translator?
(a) Havier
(b) Agurto
(c) Salome
(d) Teka

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which was NOT one of the names given to the fallen trees?

3. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?

4. The names of the trees are derived from people attached to which figure?

5. From which country was the chief god expelled?

(see the answer key)

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