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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. At the point of being guided toward that location, how long had the Kon-Tiki been at sea?
(a) 12 days
(b) One week
(c) One month
(d) 16 days

2. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?
(a) New York
(b) London
(c) Tokyo
(d) Honolulu

3. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?
(a) Rattlesnakes
(b) Scorpions
(c) Black widows
(d) Stingrays

4. Who is Peter Freuchen?
(a) A Norwegian ethnologist
(b) A Danish Arctic explorer
(c) A Dutch navigation expert
(d) A French engineer

5. What is a frigate?
(a) Fish
(b) Storm
(c) Boat
(d) Native

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is left behind?

2. How long is a crew member's typical shift?

3. How heavy is a whale shark?

4. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?

5. Squid have the unusual ability to do what?

(see the answer key)

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