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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. Who is Peter Freuchen?
(a) A Dutch navigation expert
(b) A Norwegian ethnologist
(c) A Danish Arctic explorer
(d) A French engineer

2. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Bamboo sticks
(b) Rain
(c) Gourds
(d) Coconut shells

3. What blocks the men's path into the jungle?
(a) bandits
(b) Fallen log
(c) Jungle cat
(d) River

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

5. What type of boat is sent to pick up the crew?
(a) Speed boat
(b) Canoe
(c) Naval tug
(d) Schooner

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the chief god of the white men?

2. How much does the massive amount of paperwork weigh?

3. What language does one of the natives speak?

4. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?

5. With whom does the crew member try to communicate?

(see the answer key)

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