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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Across the Pacific.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?
(a) Cuba
(b) Fatu Hiva
(c) Oahu
(d) Prince Edward Island

2. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?
(a) Sailing across the Pacific
(b) Taking a long vacation
(c) Living among a native tribe
(d) Writing a book

3. What Lake is mentioned in regard to the story?
(a) Lake Huron
(b) Lake Titicaca
(c) Lake Victoria
(d) Lake Panam

4. What is another name for the people of this region?
(a) Polynesians
(b) Danish
(c) Filipinos
(d) Americans

5. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?
(a) Cari Tiki
(b) Ilda Tiki
(c) Rikki Tiki
(d) Sun Tiki

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Peter Freuchen?

3. Heyerdahl impatiently waits for results on what item?

4. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?

5. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

(see the answer key)

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