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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?
(a) Java
(b) Pacific Islands
(c) Norway
(d) Canary Islands
2. Which is NOT among the planned stops for Heyerdahl?
(a) Peru
(b) Ecuador
(c) Galapagos Islands
(d) South America
3. Who is Peter Freuchen?
(a) A Danish Arctic explorer
(b) A Norwegian ethnologist
(c) A Dutch navigation expert
(d) A French engineer
4. The friend previously engaged in what profession?
(a) Meteorologist
(b) Sailor
(c) Doctor
(d) Engineer
5. The chief god was related to what element?
(a) Earth
(b) Air
(c) Water
(d) Fire
6. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?
(a) Mud
(b) Rain
(c) Bandits
(d) Kidnappers
7. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?
(a) Dolphins
(b) Flying fish
(c) Humans
(d) Plankton
8. The ancient story involves the building of what objects?
(a) Stonehenge
(b) Pyramids
(c) Easter Island statues
(d) Villages
9. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?
(a) Strong currents
(b) Difficult navigation
(c) Uncharted waters
(d) Trade winds
10. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?
(a) Black widows
(b) Rattlesnakes
(c) Scorpions
(d) Stingrays
11. Heyerdahl attends a lecture regarding what topic?
(a) Radar training
(b) Navigation techniques
(c) Cartography
(d) Expedition equipment
12. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?
(a) Agurto
(b) Peruvian president
(c) Otto
(d) Ambassador
13. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?
(a) Peter
(b) His wife
(c) Tei Tetua
(d) Herman
14. The naval experts were wrong about the longevity of what item?
(a) Tempers
(b) Food supply
(c) Sails
(d) Ropes
15. Which accompanied the raft along the journey?
(a) Pilot fish
(b) Crabs
(c) Whale shark
(d) Tuna
Short Answer Questions
1. How long is a crew member's typical shift?
2. What item does Alvarez give to Heyerdahl?
3. What is the name of the chief god of the island?
4. What is another name for the people of this region?
5. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?
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