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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. What language was the translator required to speak?
(a) French
(b) Dutch
(c) Spanish
(d) Polynesian

2. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?
(a) Pacific Islands
(b) Java
(c) Canary Islands
(d) Norway

3. What is the average speed of the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 35-40 miles per day
(b) 65-70 miles per day
(c) 75-80 miles per day
(d) 55-60 miles per day

4. What month does the Kon-Tiki set out to sea?
(a) May
(b) December
(c) February
(d) April

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?

2. How much does the massive amount of paperwork weigh?

3. What type of wood does Heyerdahl believe the South Americans used to build their rafts?

4. On which island does Heyerdahl land?

5. What item does Alvarez give to Heyerdahl?

(see the answer key)

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