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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. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?
(a) Supreme Court
(b) Pentagon
(c) White House
(d) Capitol Hill

2. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?
(a) Herman
(b) Peter
(c) Tei Tetua
(d) His wife

3. What blocks the men's path into the jungle?
(a) River
(b) Fallen log
(c) Jungle cat
(d) bandits

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Heyerdahl's native country?

2. The poisonous creatures keep away which insects?

3. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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