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

2. Which creature appears to be phosphorescent?
(a) Starfish
(b) Shrimp
(c) Frog
(d) Mackerel

3. The names of the trees are derived from people attached to which figure?
(a) Nieto
(b) Kon Tiki
(c) Teta
(d) Ra

4. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?
(a) Incas
(b) Egyptians
(c) Mayans
(d) Anasazi

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

2. The chief god was related to what element?

3. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?

4. At the point of being guided toward that location, how long had the Kon-Tiki been at sea?

5. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?

(see the answer key)

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