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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 Heyerdahl's status at the club?
(a) Protégé
(b) President
(c) Junior member
(d) Secretary

2. Which is NOT a fish seen from the raft?
(a) Tuna
(b) Barracuda
(c) Bonitos
(d) Dorado

3. Heyerdahl believes the islands are connected to what country?
(a) Chile
(b) Peru
(c) Venezuela
(d) Cuba

4. What saves the raft from hitting the highest reef?
(a) Water rises
(b) Heyerdahl changes course
(c) Current changes
(d) Crew drops anchor

5. What is the most amount the raft will travel in one day?
(a) 98 miles
(b) 87 miles
(c) 71 miles
(d) 64 miles

Short Answer Questions

1. From what ailment does the little boy suffer?

2. To what does Bengt compare the accident?

3. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?

4. What is the plural of octopus?

5. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?

(see the answer key)

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