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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another name for the people of this region?
(a) Danish
(b) Americans
(c) Filipinos
(d) Polynesians

2. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?
(a) Java
(b) Norway
(c) Pacific Islands
(d) Canary Islands

3. What pet is given to Herman?
(a) Parrot
(b) Cat
(c) Monkey
(d) Crab

4. What is the name of the chief god of the island?
(a) Kon Tiki
(b) Rikki Tiki
(c) Thor
(d) Odin

5. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?
(a) Capitol Hill
(b) Pentagon
(c) White House
(d) Supreme Court

Short Answer Questions

1. Heyerdahl had previously worked on which group of islands?

2. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?

3. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?

4. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?

5. The names of the trees are derived from people attached to which figure?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Wilhelm and why is his role important in the story?

2. How many trees are felled by the men? Why are the trees named before they are cut down?

3. Under what circumstances does Heyerdahl meet Colonel Haskin? How does the meeting benefit Heyerdahl?

4. Herman is given a pet before the Kon-Tiki sets sail. What is the pet and what happens to it?

5. While aboard the Kon-Tiki, one of the crew members suffers from an ailment. What is the ailment? Which crew member suffers? What is done to help?

6. How does Heyerdahl come to formulate the plan for the trip? What are the reactions of his friends and colleagues?

7. What is Peter Freuchen's opinion on the updated expedition equipment? Explain.

8. What other story from Peruvian history mirrors that of the natives of the Pacific Islands?

9. How do Heyerdahl and Watzinger procure the necessary items for their trip into the Andes?

10. What occurs after Heyerdahl tries to establish a contact with an old military connection. Why does Heyerdahl make the contact?

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