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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What seemed out of place on the ocean?
(a) Hut
(b) Rain
(c) Raft
(d) Men

5. How large are the sharks caught by the crew?
(a) 7-10 feet
(b) 6-10 feet
(c) 10-12 feet
(d) 8-11 feet

6. What is a frigate?
(a) Fish
(b) Native
(c) Storm
(d) Boat

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

8. Which crew member falls overboard?
(a) Knut
(b) Torstein
(c) Herman
(d) Thor

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

10. What type of boat is sent to pick up the crew?
(a) Naval tug
(b) Schooner
(c) Speed boat
(d) Canoe

11. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?
(a) Intelligence
(b) Stamina
(c) Loyalty
(d) Swimming ability

12. The chief asks if Thor has heard of what celebrity/celebrities?
(a) Bing Crosby
(b) Elvis
(c) Rat Pack
(d) Beatles

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The crew sees what sign that there is land ahead?

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

3. What is another name for South America?

4. To what does Bengt compare the accident?

5. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?

(see the answer keys)

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