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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 type of wood does Heyerdahl believe the South Americans used to build their rafts?
(a) Pine
(b) Willow
(c) Bamboo
(d) Balsa

2. What is Otto Munthe-Kaas' title?
(a) Military attache
(b) Norwegian Consul
(c) Peruvian Ambassador
(d) U.S. Secretary of Defense

3. How long are the reefs encountered by the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 40-50 feet
(b) 20-30 yards
(c) 40-60 yards
(d) 70-80 feet

4. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?
(a) American Ambassador
(b) Peruvian Marine Minister
(c) Otto Munthe-Kaas
(d) Peruvian President

5. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?
(a) Supreme Court
(b) Pentagon
(c) White House
(d) Capitol Hill

Short Answer Questions

1. Which accompanied the raft along the journey?

2. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

3. A snake mackerel resembles what other sea creature?

4. What mountain range do the men encounter?

5. What is another name for the people of this region?

(see the answer key)

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