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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What beverage do the men enjoy?
(a) Mulled Cider
(b) Cold water
(c) Wine
(d) Coconut milk

2. Who is left behind?
(a) Herman
(b) Erik
(c) Torstein
(d) Knut

3. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?
(a) Whales and dolphins
(b) Sharks and Stingrays
(c) Squid and Jellyfish
(d) Octopus and Squid

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

5. Squid land on what part of the raft?
(a) Hut roof
(b) Rudder
(c) Heyerdahl's bed
(d) Oar

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

7. What is the plural of octopus?
(a) Octopuses
(b) Octopus
(c) Octopi
(d) Octuplets

8. What time of day is the first island discovered?
(a) Sunrise
(b) Early evening
(c) Noon
(d) Sunset

9. What is the biggest danger during the near wreck?
(a) Head injuries
(b) Drowning
(c) Being eaten by sharks
(d) Being crushed

10. With whom does the crew member try to communicate?
(a) Ship's captain
(b) Soldiers
(c) Native chief
(d) Heyerdahl

11. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?
(a) Dorados
(b) Whales
(c) Bonitos
(d) Whale Shark

12. What weapons do the crew members sleep with?
(a) Bamboo poles
(b) Machetes
(c) Guns
(d) Slingshots

13. What is another sign of land?
(a) Boats
(b) People
(c) Fire
(d) Cloud

14. With what vessel does the crew go out for a spin?
(a) Inner tubes
(b) Life vests
(c) None
(d) Dinghy

15. What sign gives the crew hope?
(a) Sound of a plane engine
(b) Repaired raft
(c) Boats
(d) Rainbow

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another name for South America?

2. How long does the big storm last?

3. What are stationed atop of the statues at Easter Island?

4. What item needs constant maintenance?

5. What do the crew discover alongside the new reef?

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