2. How does the fish remain stuck?
(a) By using a sucking disk
(b) It doesn't
(c) By using its claws
(d) Attaching itself with its mouth

3. What do the crew discover alongside the new reef?
(a) Dead body
(b) Island
(c) Abandoned ship
(d) Whale colony

4. What does the crew attempt to do to at first avoid the reefs?
(a) Harness the wind
(b) Sail southward
(c) Sail northward
(d) Wait out the current

5. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?
(a) Intelligence
(b) Loyalty
(c) Swimming ability
(d) Stamina

Short Answer Questions

1. With what vessel does the crew go out for a spin?

2. The crew learns to use what as a navigation tool?

3. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?

4. How long does the big storm last?

5. How long are the reefs encountered by the Kon-Tiki?

Short Essay Questions

1. There is at least one thing that Heyerdahl feels he has in common with the ancients. What is it?

2. 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?

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

4. How is the crew rescued? Where are they taken and by who?

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

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

7. There is one thing that turns out to be advantageous to a raft that would be dangerous to a boat. What is it? What is the advantage?

8. With whom does the crew make contact? How is the contact made?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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