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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 thinks that the first voyagers may have had what color of hair?
(a) White
(b) Blond
(c) Black
(d) Red

2. Which sea creature becomes a pet aboard the Kon-Tiki?
(a) Flying fish
(b) Scorpion
(c) Crab
(d) Dorado

3. After missing the first island, the Kon-Tiki sails toward which island?
(a) Fangahina
(b) Takume
(c) Raroia
(d) Angatau

4. How long is the weighted line used by the crew?
(a) 1000 feet
(b) 260 feet
(c) 500 feet
(d) 750 feet

5. Which crew member returns to the natives' island?
(a) Erik
(b) Knut
(c) Thor
(d) Bengt

Short Answer Questions

1. The crew realizes that what object no longer matters?

2. How is the boy cured?

3. What language is taught to Herman's parrot?

4. The crew has fun playing with what dangerous object?

5. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Pilot fish are some of the fish that accompany the raft during the trip. How does Heyerdahl describe the pilot fish?

2. What danger attacks two crew members? How do they escape?

3. What evidence is there of the stone work on Easter Island? How did it change?

4. How do the men keep occupied while out on the sea? How are conflicts handled?

5. The crew entertains themselves by playing with what dangerous sea creatures? How do they play with them?

6. How did Easter Island get its name? What about the island changed at that time?

7. What type of pet is adopted by the crew while out at sea? What does the pet eat?

8. Naval experts warned the crew about certain sea life. What fish was the crew warned about and how did the crew aim to protect themselves from attack?

9. What causes the men to rethink the landing on the island?

10. What topic is discussed by Thor and Teka? What is Teka's reaction to Thor's theory?

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