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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. Where does Heyerdahl's friend, Carl, live?
(a) Hoboken
(b) Chelsea
(c) SoHo
(d) Greenwich Village

2. What is Heyerdahl's status at the club?
(a) President
(b) Secretary
(c) Junior member
(d) Protégé

3. Which was NOT one of the names given to the fallen trees?
(a) Taranga
(b) Ku
(c) Hiti
(d) Nieto

4. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?
(a) Assassination of JFK
(b) Stock market crash
(c) World War II
(d) World War I

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?

2. Where is the naval station located?

3. What is another name for the people of this region?

4. What is the name of the chief god of the island?

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

(see the answer key)

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