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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:
(a) Steam engine
(b) Kayak
(c) Paddleboat
(d) Bow and arrow

2. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?
(a) Peruvian president
(b) Agurto
(c) Otto
(d) Ambassador

3. The poisonous creatures keep away which insects?
(a) Cockroaches
(b) Flies
(c) Mosquitos
(d) Bees

4. What item does Alvarez give to Heyerdahl?
(a) Diplomatic passport
(b) Machete
(c) Translator
(d) Revolver

5. What pet is given to Herman?
(a) Parrot
(b) Cat
(c) Crab
(d) Monkey

6. How much does the massive amount of paperwork weigh?
(a) 15 pounds
(b) 12 pounds
(c) 34 pounds
(d) 26 pounds

7. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?
(a) Translator
(b) Balsa logs
(c) Engineer
(d) Chain saw

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

9. Heyerdahl receives a letter from whom?
(a) His mother
(b) Otto
(c) His wife
(d) Colonel Haskin

10. How long is a crew member's typical shift?
(a) 10 hours
(b) 3 hours
(c) 6 hours
(d) 2 hours

11. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?
(a) Rain
(b) Current
(c) Navigation maps
(d) Wind

12. What is the profession of Reveredo?
(a) Peddler
(b) Secretary
(c) Interpreter
(d) Ambassador

13. What is the name of the chief god of the white men?
(a) Ilda Tiki
(b) Rikki Tiki
(c) Kon Tiki
(d) Cari Tiki

14. What is the estimated date on which people first arrived on the islands?
(a) 100 A.D.
(b) 200 B.C.
(c) 500 A.D.
(d) 1100 A.D.

15. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?
(a) Plankton
(b) Dolphins
(c) Humans
(d) Flying fish

Short Answer Questions

1. How heavy is a whale shark?

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

3. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?

4. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?

5. Where is the naval station located?

(see the answer keys)

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