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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. How do the men scare away the small sharks?
(a) Throw rocks
(b) Scream
(c) They don't
(d) Slap the water

2. The crew has fun playing with what dangerous object?
(a) Sharks
(b) Lightning
(c) Octopus
(d) Harpoon

3. How large are the sharks caught by the crew?
(a) 6-10 feet
(b) 7-10 feet
(c) 10-12 feet
(d) 8-11 feet

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

5. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:
(a) Steam engine
(b) Paddleboat
(c) Bow and arrow
(d) Kayak

Short Answer Questions

1. How many canoes attempt to rescue the Kon-Tiki?

2. The naval experts were wrong about the longevity of what item?

3. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?

4. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?

5. Which crew member is responsible for the act?

(see the answer key)

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