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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. What is the plural of octopus?
(a) Octuplets
(b) Octopus
(c) Octopuses
(d) Octopi

2. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?
(a) Jungle
(b) Sweat
(c) Fish
(d) Coconuts

3. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?
(a) Peruvian president
(b) Agurto
(c) Ambassador
(d) Otto

4. What is the name of the chief god of the white men?
(a) Cari Tiki
(b) Kon Tiki
(c) Ilda Tiki
(d) Rikki Tiki

5. What seems to welcome the men?
(a) Natives
(b) Birds
(c) Pilot fish
(d) Dolphins

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?

3. What item needs constant maintenance?

4. What Lake is mentioned in regard to the story?

5. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

(see the answer key)

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