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

2. By what are some of the crew attacked?
(a) Head hunters
(b) Sharks
(c) Fire ants`
(d) Eels

3. To what does Bengt compare the accident?
(a) Coma
(b) Hell
(c) Purgatory
(d) Roller coaster

4. How many canoes attempt to rescue the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 5
(b) 4
(c) 2
(d) 3

5. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?
(a) Randy
(b) Raratonga
(c) Paul
(d) Hal

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Squid have the unusual ability to do what?

3. How long does the big storm last?

4. What beverage do the men enjoy?

5. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the raft approaches Angatau?

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

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

4. Where do the men nearly land? How do they determine the name?

5. What type of food do the men eat on board? What are the options?

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

7. What item was destroyed on Easter Island that may have detailed the region's history? Who destroyed the item?

8. What are the names given to the South Sea Islands?

9. Where is the final destination? Who invites/receives the crew?

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

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