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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Across the Pacific.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long is a crew member's typical shift?
(a) 10 hours
(b) 6 hours
(c) 3 hours
(d) 2 hours

2. What seemed out of place on the ocean?
(a) Rain
(b) Hut
(c) Raft
(d) Men

3. Which accompanied the raft along the journey?
(a) Whale shark
(b) Pilot fish
(c) Crabs
(d) Tuna

4. What is Heyerdahl's profession?
(a) Zoologist
(b) Microbiologist
(c) Anthropologist
(d) Chemist

5. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?
(a) 3 fathoms
(b) 5 fathoms
(c) 9 fathoms
(d) 7 fathoms

Short Answer Questions

1. Heyerdahl had previously worked on which group of islands?

2. How many crew members work together on a shift?

3. Heyerdahl receives a letter from whom?

4. Who is Peter Freuchen?

5. What is the name of the chief god of the white men?

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