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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the Kon-Tiki's final destination?
(a) Peru
(b) Guayaquil
(c) New York
(d) Tahiti

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

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

4. What does Knut cook for dinner?
(a) Pilot fish
(b) Shark
(c) Dorados
(d) Crabs

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

6. What causes some of the ropes to break?
(a) Sharks
(b) Carelessness
(c) Storm
(d) Reefs

7. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?
(a) Hunting and fishing
(b) Boat building
(c) Stone work
(d) Communication

8. What is the distance that the squid are able to travel when pursued?
(a) 100 yards
(b) 60 feet
(c) 25 yards
(d) 60 yards

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

10. What item needs constant maintenance?
(a) Sextant
(b) Radio
(c) Ropes
(d) Oars

11. New developments in stone work also appear in what location?
(a) South Sea Islands
(b) Norway
(c) Java
(d) Tasmania

12. How long are the reefs encountered by the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 20-30 yards
(b) 40-60 yards
(c) 70-80 feet
(d) 40-50 feet

13. What plants are discovered in the jungle?
(a) Tangled grapevines
(b) Orchids
(c) Poison ivy
(d) Fragrant flowers

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

15. To what does Bengt compare the accident?
(a) Purgatory
(b) Roller coaster
(c) Coma
(d) Hell

Short Answer Questions

1. How many canoes attempt to rescue the Kon-Tiki?

2. To what year does Heyerdahl refer in conjunction with time?

3. The chief asks if Thor has heard of what celebrity/celebrities?

4. Which is NOT discovered on the island?

5. Which of these is NOT presented to the crew by the natives?

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