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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. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?
(a) Navigation maps
(b) Rain
(c) Current
(d) Wind

2. Heyerdahl impatiently waits for results on what item?
(a) Manuscript
(b) Navigator's license
(c) Car repair
(d) Marriage

3. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?
(a) Violent frenzy
(b) They disappear
(c) They clamor for attention
(d) They float calmly

4. What kind of flowers are displayed by Federico?
(a) Lilies
(b) Hydrangea
(c) Venus Flytraps
(d) Orchids

5. Who accompanies Heyerdahl on the trip?
(a) Herman
(b) Wilhelm
(c) Otto
(d) Carl

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most amount the raft will travel in one day?

2. Which was NOT one of the names given to the fallen trees?

3. What weapons do the crew members sleep with?

4. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?

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

(see the answer key)

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