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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. How much does the massive amount of paperwork weigh?
(a) 26 pounds
(b) 15 pounds
(c) 12 pounds
(d) 34 pounds
2. What item does Alvarez give to Heyerdahl?
(a) Machete
(b) Diplomatic passport
(c) Revolver
(d) Translator
3. Heyerdahl attends a lecture regarding what topic?
(a) Navigation techniques
(b) Expedition equipment
(c) Cartography
(d) Radar training
4. What month does the Kon-Tiki set out to sea?
(a) February
(b) December
(c) May
(d) April
5. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?
(a) Otto
(b) Ambassador
(c) Peruvian president
(d) Agurto
Short Answer Questions
1. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?
2. What is the profession of Reveredo?
3. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?
4. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?
5. What is another name for the people of this region?
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. What/where is Quito? What warning is received in regards to it?
3. Why does the Kon-Tiki nearly make an unscheduled stop on the Galapagos Islands? Why is the landing aborted?
4. 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?
5. What other story from Peruvian history mirrors that of the natives of the Pacific Islands?
6. Herman is given a pet before the Kon-Tiki sets sail. What is the pet and what happens to it?
7. How many trees are felled by the men? Why are the trees named before they are cut down?
8. Why was the translator of little use to Heyerdahl and Watzinger? What was the result?
9. Why does Heyerdahl go to the Norwegian's Sailor's Home? What does the author learn there?
10. What is the purpose of the trip to Guayaquil?
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