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

2. Where is the Kon-Tiki's final destination?
(a) Peru
(b) New York
(c) Tahiti
(d) Guayaquil

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

4. Which of these is not damaged during the collision?
(a) Decking
(b) Logs
(c) Radio
(d) Ropes

5. From what ailment does the little boy suffer?
(a) Polio
(b) Abscess
(c) High fever
(d) Chicken pox

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many people live on the island?

3. What seemed out of place on the ocean?

4. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?

5. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the raft approaches Angatau?

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

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

4. 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?

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

6. Why do the crew members take the dinghy into the water? What is their reaction?

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

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

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

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

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