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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. What type of fish is known to stick to sharks?
(a) Tuna
(b) Remora
(c) Starfish
(d) Jellyfish

2. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?
(a) Jungle
(b) Sweat
(c) Coconuts
(d) Fish

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

4. In how many hours was the crew supposed to make contact?
(a) 36
(b) 72
(c) 48
(d) 24

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the crew discover alongside the new reef?

2. What is another name for South America?

3. The crew sees what sign that there is land ahead?

4. How many people live on the island?

5. The chief asks if Thor has heard of what celebrity/celebrities?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Heyerdahl's explanation of the reality of the hut versus the waves?

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

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

4. What is Bengt's comment regarding the near collision and trip to the island?

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

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

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

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

9. What happens when the raft approaches Angatau?

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

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