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

2. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?
(a) Stingrays
(b) Scorpions
(c) Black widows
(d) Rattlesnakes

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

4. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?
(a) Mud
(b) Bandits
(c) Rain
(d) Kidnappers

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Herman suffers an injury to what body part?

2. Who was able to escape from the massacre?

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

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

5. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?

(see the answer key)

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