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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 language is taught to Herman's parrot?
(a) Portugeuse
(b) Spanish
(c) French
(d) Norwegian

2. Which crew member is responsible for the act?
(a) Erik
(b) Herman
(c) Thor
(d) Knut

3. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?
(a) Dorados
(b) Bonitos
(c) Whale Shark
(d) Whales

4. Which creature appears to be phosphorescent?
(a) Shrimp
(b) Starfish
(c) Frog
(d) Mackerel

5. Heyerdahl refers to technologies developed in what time period? What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research? World War II World War I Stock market crash Assassination of JFK Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory? New York Tokyo London Honolulu
(a) Jurassic Age
(b) Industrial Revolution
(c) Stone Age
(d) Universal Age

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of wood does Heyerdahl believe the South Americans used to build their rafts?

2. What does Knut cook for dinner?

3. What type of fish is known to stick to sharks?

4. The chief asks if Thor has heard of what celebrity/celebrities?

5. How many miles into the trip is considered to be halfway?

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