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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 do the men scare away the small sharks?
(a) Scream
(b) They don't
(c) Throw rocks
(d) Slap the water

2. What is floating in the ocean along with the crabs?
(a) Litter
(b) Feathers
(c) Dead fish
(d) Seaweed

3. The chief asks if Thor has heard of what celebrity/celebrities?
(a) Beatles
(b) Elvis
(c) Bing Crosby
(d) Rat Pack

4. What seems to welcome the men?
(a) Birds
(b) Pilot fish
(c) Natives
(d) Dolphins

5. What does Knut cook for dinner?
(a) Crabs
(b) Shark
(c) Pilot fish
(d) Dorados

Short Answer Questions

1. To what year does Heyerdahl refer in conjunction with time?

2. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?

3. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?

4. How long is the weighted line used by the crew?

5. What seemed out of place on the ocean?

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

3. What items are found on the island and what do they indicate?

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

7. How does the crew avoid hitting the Takume and Raroia reefs? What is the result?

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

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

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

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