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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What language does one of the natives speak?
(a) English
(b) Spanish
(c) Norwegian
(d) French
2. What is the distance that the squid are able to travel when pursued?
(a) 100 yards
(b) 60 feet
(c) 60 yards
(d) 25 yards
3. The crew has fun playing with what dangerous object?
(a) Sharks
(b) Octopus
(c) Harpoon
(d) Lightning
4. Heyerdahl compares the phosphorescence of the plankton to what object?
(a) Lighthouse
(b) Stars
(c) Jewels
(d) Ghosts
5. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?
(a) Boat building
(b) Stone work
(c) Communication
(d) Hunting and fishing
6. What is another name for South America?
(a) Heart of Haiti
(b) Navel of the Islands
(c) The Eye Looks (toward) Heaven
(d) The Land Down Under
7. What plants are discovered in the jungle?
(a) Tangled grapevines
(b) Orchids
(c) Poison ivy
(d) Fragrant flowers
8. How long does the big storm last?
(a) 3 days
(b) 7 days
(c) 4 days
(d) 5 days
9. Squid land on what part of the raft?
(a) Oar
(b) Rudder
(c) Heyerdahl's bed
(d) Hut roof
10. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Rain
(b) Coconut shells
(c) Bamboo sticks
(d) Gourds
11. What is the mysterious feature that exists on Easter Island?
(a) Statues
(b) Shipwreck
(c) Tablets
(d) Caves
12. What language is taught to Herman's parrot?
(a) Portugeuse
(b) Norwegian
(c) French
(d) Spanish
13. How many canoes attempt to rescue the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 4
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 5
14. From what ailment does the little boy suffer?
(a) Polio
(b) Abscess
(c) High fever
(d) Chicken pox
15. How many storms are faced by the crew at this time?
(a) Four
(b) Two
(c) One
(d) Three
Short Answer Questions
1. What item may have been eaten to ward off fatigue?
2. To what year does Heyerdahl refer in conjunction with time?
3. What word is used to describe the crew?
4. Which crew member falls overboard?
5. Where is the Kon-Tiki's final destination?
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