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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The pilot fish remind the crew of what animal?
(a) Zebras
(b) Tigers
(c) Ants
(d) Geese

2. Heyerdahl thinks that the first voyagers may have had what color of hair?
(a) Black
(b) White
(c) Red
(d) Blond

3. From what ailment does the little boy suffer?
(a) Polio
(b) Abscess
(c) Chicken pox
(d) High fever

4. Bengt likes to read books on what topic?
(a) Crime
(b) Sociology
(c) Movie magic
(d) Oceanography

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

6. What do the men do to recover?
(a) Go ashore
(b) Go inside the hut
(c) Smoke cigars
(d) Get drunk

7. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?
(a) Fish
(b) Jungle
(c) Coconuts
(d) Sweat

8. What type of fish is known to stick to sharks?
(a) Jellyfish
(b) Remora
(c) Starfish
(d) Tuna

9. How long is the weighted line used by the crew?
(a) 750 feet
(b) 260 feet
(c) 1000 feet
(d) 500 feet

10. How is the boy cured?
(a) Soaking in salt water
(b) Advice from an American doctor
(c) Eating raw shark
(d) A shaman's remedy

11. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?
(a) Randy
(b) Raratonga
(c) Paul
(d) Hal

12. By what are some of the crew attacked?
(a) Head hunters
(b) Fire ants`
(c) Sharks
(d) Eels

13. Which flag is not among those raised by the crew?
(a) America
(b) Peru
(c) Norway
(d) Explorers Club

14. How many canoes attempt to rescue the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 4
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 5

15. The crew has fun playing with what dangerous object?
(a) Octopus
(b) Lightning
(c) Sharks
(d) Harpoon

Short Answer Questions

1. What item needs constant maintenance?

2. Which of these is NOT known to eat plankton?

3. What item may have been eaten to ward off fatigue?

4. What is the mysterious feature that exists on Easter Island?

5. To what does Bengt compare the accident?

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