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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, To the South Sea Islands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bengt likes to read books on what topic?
(a) Movie magic
(b) Oceanography
(c) Sociology
(d) Crime

2. New developments in stone work also appear in what location?
(a) South Sea Islands
(b) Norway
(c) Tasmania
(d) Java

3. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?
(a) Carl
(b) Helmut
(c) Bjorn
(d) Wilhelm

4. After missing the first island, the Kon-Tiki sails toward which island?
(a) Fangahina
(b) Takume
(c) Raroia
(d) Angatau

5. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Rain
(b) Gourds
(c) Coconut shells
(d) Bamboo sticks

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?

2. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?

3. What is Otto Munthe-Kaas' title?

4. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?

5. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?

(see the answer key)

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