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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 does the big storm last?
(a) 7 days
(b) 4 days
(c) 3 days
(d) 5 days

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

3. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?
(a) 40%
(b) 20%
(c) 50%
(d) 60%

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Squid land on what part of the raft?

2. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?

3. Heyerdahl refers to technologies developed in what time period? What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research? World War II World War I Stock market crash Assassination of JFK Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory? New York Tokyo London Honolulu

4. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

5. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?

(see the answer key)

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