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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Among Polynesians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the natives' chief?
(a) Tupuhoe
(b) Raratonga
(c) Tepiuraiarii
(d) Agurto

2. By what are some of the crew attacked?
(a) Eels
(b) Fire ants`
(c) Head hunters
(d) Sharks

3. Bengt likes to read books on what topic?
(a) Oceanography
(b) Movie magic
(c) Sociology
(d) Crime

4. Squid land on what part of the raft?
(a) Heyerdahl's bed
(b) Rudder
(c) Oar
(d) Hut roof

5. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?
(a) Wind
(b) Current
(c) Rain
(d) Navigation maps

Short Answer Questions

1. Which crew member is responsible for the act?

2. Which was NOT one of the names given to the fallen trees?

3. Who arranges to find the first tree?

4. How many people live on the island?

5. What is Heyerdahl's native country?

(see the answer key)

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