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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. Heyerdahl compares being at sea to which activity?
(a) Running
(b) Hunting
(c) Dreaming
(d) Flying

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

3. What is another name for Easter Island?
(a) Great Rapa
(b) The Eye Looks (toward) Heaven
(c) Tiki Island
(d) Little Rapa

4. What beverage do the men enjoy?
(a) Cold water
(b) Mulled Cider
(c) Coconut milk
(d) Wine

5. Which crew member falls overboard?
(a) Torstein
(b) Thor
(c) Knut
(d) Herman

Short Answer Questions

1. How many storms are faced by the crew at this time?

2. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?

3. The ancient story involves the building of what objects?

4. Which flag is not among those raised by the crew?

5. The chief god was related to what element?

(see the answer key)

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