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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. At the point of being guided toward that location, how long had the Kon-Tiki been at sea?
(a) One month
(b) 16 days
(c) One week
(d) 12 days

2. How many crew members work together on a shift?
(a) Three
(b) Two
(c) One
(d) Four

3. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:
(a) Steam engine
(b) Bow and arrow
(c) Kayak
(d) Paddleboat

4. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?
(a) Kidnappers
(b) Mud
(c) Bandits
(d) Rain

5. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?
(a) 30 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 50 years
(d) 25 years

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which is NOT among the planned stops for Heyerdahl?

3. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

4. Who accompanies Heyerdahl on the trip?

5. What year did the second wave of settlers arrive?

Short Essay Questions

1. It is easy to see how one can become confused, considering the chief gods have various names. What were the names of the chief gods mentioned in the story?

2. 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?

3. What is the Peruvian President's interest in the expedition? Does the president help or hinder the expedition?

4. What items did the first European explorers discover on the Pacific Islands?

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

6. What is the Guardian Rios? What is its purpose?

7. What is the purpose of the trip to Guayaquil?

8. Why does the Kon-Tiki nearly make an unscheduled stop on the Galapagos Islands? Why is the landing aborted?

9. Why do the crew members establish rotating shifts? How is the plan organized?

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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