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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. On which island does Heyerdahl land?
(a) Fiji
(b) Tahiti
(c) Bermuda
(d) Guayaquil

2. What breaks at the beginning of the trip?
(a) Tug lines
(b) Radio
(c) Mast
(d) Herman's leg

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

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

5. What is the profession of the person who rejects the manuscript?
(a) Ethnologist
(b) Navigator
(c) Anthropologist
(d) Zoologist

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What year did the second wave of settlers arrive?

4. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

5. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?

(see the answer key)

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