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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Squid land on what part of the raft?
(a) Rudder
(b) Oar
(c) Hut roof
(d) Heyerdahl's bed
2. The crew learns to use what as a navigation tool?
(a) Birds
(b) Centerboards
(c) Oar
(d) Dolphins
3. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?
(a) They disappear
(b) They float calmly
(c) They clamor for attention
(d) Violent frenzy
4. What is the plural of octopus?
(a) Octuplets
(b) Octopi
(c) Octopuses
(d) Octopus
5. How large are the sharks caught by the crew?
(a) 10-12 feet
(b) 7-10 feet
(c) 6-10 feet
(d) 8-11 feet
6. What is a frigate?
(a) Storm
(b) Boat
(c) Fish
(d) Native
7. What is another name for South America?
(a) The Eye Looks (toward) Heaven
(b) Heart of Haiti
(c) Navel of the Islands
(d) The Land Down Under
8. Which of these is not damaged during the collision?
(a) Decking
(b) Ropes
(c) Logs
(d) Radio
9. What do the men do to recover?
(a) Go inside the hut
(b) Get drunk
(c) Go ashore
(d) Smoke cigars
10. What language does one of the natives speak?
(a) French
(b) Spanish
(c) English
(d) Norwegian
11. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?
(a) Coconuts
(b) Jungle
(c) Sweat
(d) Fish
12. How does the fish remain stuck?
(a) By using its claws
(b) It doesn't
(c) By using a sucking disk
(d) Attaching itself with its mouth
13. Which crew member returns to the natives' island?
(a) Bengt
(b) Erik
(c) Thor
(d) Knut
14. The crew sees what sign that there is land ahead?
(a) Palm trees
(b) Boats
(c) Birds
(d) Smoke signals
15. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?
(a) Whales
(b) Bonitos
(c) Whale Shark
(d) Dorados
Short Answer Questions
1. To what year does Heyerdahl refer in conjunction with time?
2. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?
3. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?
4. What word is used to describe the crew?
5. The village men act out a dance with what?
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