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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. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?
(a) Peruvian Marine Minister
(b) Otto Munthe-Kaas
(c) American Ambassador
(d) Peruvian President

2. What is thrown at the whale shark?
(a) Empty food cans
(b) Bait
(c) A crew member
(d) Harpoon

3. Heyerdahl compares the phosphorescence of the plankton to what object?
(a) Stars
(b) Lighthouse
(c) Ghosts
(d) Jewels

4. How many miles into the trip is considered to be halfway?
(a) 2,000 miles
(b) 2,150 miles
(c) 1,878 miles
(d) 1,979 miles

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was able to escape from the massacre?

2. What do the crew discover alongside the new reef?

3. Heyerdahl receives a letter from whom?

4. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?

5. What is Heyerdahl's status at the club?

(see the answer key)

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