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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. Which is NOT among the planned stops for Heyerdahl?
(a) South America
(b) Peru
(c) Galapagos Islands
(d) Ecuador

2. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?
(a) Tei Tetua
(b) Peter
(c) His wife
(d) Herman

3. Where is the naval station located?
(a) Tahiti
(b) Guayaquil
(c) Quito
(d) Lima

4. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?
(a) Dolphins
(b) Plankton
(c) Humans
(d) Flying fish

5. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?
(a) 40%
(b) 60%
(c) 20%
(d) 50%

Short Answer Questions

1. On which island does Heyerdahl land?

2. What blocks the men's path into the jungle?

3. Heyerdahl believes the islands are connected to what country?

4. What is the name of the chief god of the island?

5. By whom were the white men massacred?

Short Essay Questions

1. What piece of information strengthens Heyerdahl's theory?

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

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

4. 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?

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

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

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

8. Why does Heyerdahl go to the Norwegian's Sailor's Home? What does the author learn there?

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

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

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