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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. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?
(a) Kidnappers
(b) Bandits
(c) Mud
(d) Rain

2. What is Heyerdahl's native country?
(a) Norway
(b) Denmark
(c) Sweden
(d) United States

3. What causes the raft to get stuck?
(a) Reefs
(b) Current
(c) Wind
(d) Bad navigation skills

4. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?
(a) Bjorn
(b) Carl
(c) Herman
(d) Wilhelm

5. What is another name for the people of this region?
(a) Danish
(b) Americans
(c) Polynesians
(d) Filipinos

Short Answer Questions

1. What mountain range do the men encounter?

2. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?

3. After missing the first island, the Kon-Tiki sails toward which island?

4. With what vessel does the crew go out for a spin?

5. What are stationed atop of the statues at Easter Island?

(see the answer key)

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