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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the crew discover alongside the new reef?
(a) Whale colony
(b) Island
(c) Abandoned ship
(d) Dead body

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

4. How many storms are faced by the crew at this time?
(a) Two
(b) Three
(c) Four
(d) One

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

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

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

8. In how many hours was the crew supposed to make contact?
(a) 48
(b) 36
(c) 24
(d) 72

9. How long does the big storm last?
(a) 5 days
(b) 7 days
(c) 3 days
(d) 4 days

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

11. To what year does Heyerdahl refer in conjunction with time?
(a) 1963
(b) 1859
(c) 1947
(d) 1776

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

13. How many miles into the trip is considered to be halfway?
(a) 1,878 miles
(b) 1,979 miles
(c) 2,150 miles
(d) 2,000 miles

14. Which of these is not damaged during the collision?
(a) Radio
(b) Ropes
(c) Decking
(d) Logs

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is NOT discovered on the island?

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

3. What saves the raft from hitting the highest reef?

4. To what does Bengt compare the accident?

5. Bengt likes to read books on what topic?

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