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

2. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?
(a) Coconuts
(b) Sweat
(c) Fish
(d) Jungle

3. How heavy is a whale shark?
(a) 12 tons
(b) 3 tons
(c) 25 tons
(d) 15 tons

4. How do the men get to the jungle?
(a) Jeep
(b) Walk
(c) Helicopter
(d) Plane

5. Who was able to escape from the massacre?
(a) Heyerdahl
(b) Kon Tiki
(c) Chief Cari
(d) Munthe-Kaas

Short Answer Questions

1. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?

2. Which is NOT a fish seen from the raft?

3. How is the boy cured?

4. Which of these is NOT presented to the crew by the natives?

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

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