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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. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?
(a) New York
(b) Tokyo
(c) London
(d) Honolulu

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

3. How heavy is a whale shark?
(a) 25 tons
(b) 3 tons
(c) 12 tons
(d) 15 tons

4. What year did the second wave of settlers arrive?
(a) 500 A.D.
(b) 1100 A.D.
(c) 700 A.D.
(d) 1300 A.D.

5. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?
(a) Translator
(b) Balsa logs
(c) Chain saw
(d) Engineer

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?

2. By whom were the white men massacred?

3. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:

4. Heyerdahl receives a letter from whom?

5. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

(see the answer key)

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