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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. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Coconut shells
(b) Gourds
(c) Rain
(d) Bamboo sticks

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

3. Heyerdahl refers to technologies developed in what time period? What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research? World War II World War I Stock market crash Assassination of JFK Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory? New York Tokyo London Honolulu
(a) Jurassic Age
(b) Stone Age
(c) Industrial Revolution
(d) Universal Age

4. What was the name of Heyerdahl's translator?
(a) Havier
(b) Agurto
(c) Salome
(d) Teka

5. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?
(a) Canary Islands
(b) Pacific Islands
(c) Norway
(d) Java

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the men scare away the small sharks?

2. What does Knut cook for dinner?

3. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

4. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?

5. What pet is given to Herman?

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