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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. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?
(a) Prince Edward Island
(b) Fatu Hiva
(c) Cuba
(d) Oahu

2. What is the name of the old man that tells the history of the region?
(a) Tei Tutua
(b) Knutson
(c) Cari
(d) King Kemah Mahe

3. If Heyerdahl makes the trip how long should it take?
(a) 112 days
(b) 80 days
(c) 97 days
(d) 103 days

4. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?
(a) Honolulu
(b) London
(c) Tokyo
(d) New York

5. What ancient culture's story convinces Heyerdahl of the connection?
(a) Egyptians
(b) Incas
(c) Mayans
(d) Anasazi

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rejects Heyerdahl's manuscript?

2. Which creature appears to be phosphorescent?

3. Who was able to escape from the massacre?

4. What/Who is Latacunga?

5. How long is a crew member's typical shift?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the translator of little use to Heyerdahl and Watzinger? What was the result?

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

3. What is the purpose Heyerdahl presents his manuscript to Carl? What is Carl's authority?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What unusual fish is observed from the raft? What becomes of the fish?

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

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