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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. How many crew members work together on a shift?
(a) Four
(b) One
(c) Two
(d) Three

2. What item needs constant maintenance?
(a) Ropes
(b) Oars
(c) Sextant
(d) Radio

3. With whom does the crew member try to communicate?
(a) Soldiers
(b) Native chief
(c) Heyerdahl
(d) Ship's captain

4. What sign gives the crew hope?
(a) Boats
(b) Rainbow
(c) Repaired raft
(d) Sound of a plane engine

5. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?
(a) They float calmly
(b) They clamor for attention
(c) They disappear
(d) Violent frenzy

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of these is not damaged during the collision?

2. What is the most amount the raft will travel in one day?

3. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?

4. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?

5. What is the name of the old man that tells the history of the region?

(see the answer key)

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