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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 first island?
(a) Angatau
(b) Pango Pango
(c) Bora Bora
(d) Puka Puka

2. After missing the first island, the Kon-Tiki sails toward which island?
(a) Angatau
(b) Fangahina
(c) Takume
(d) Raroia

3. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:
(a) Paddleboat
(b) Kayak
(c) Bow and arrow
(d) Steam engine

4. To what year does Heyerdahl refer in conjunction with time?
(a) 1963
(b) 1947
(c) 1859
(d) 1776

5. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?
(a) Telegram
(b) Internet
(c) Town gossip
(d) Newspaper

Short Answer Questions

1. What language is taught to Herman's parrot?

2. The naval experts were wrong about the longevity of what item?

3. What seems to welcome the men?

4. What is Heyerdahl's status at the club?

5. The village men act out a dance with what?

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