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

2. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?
(a) Whales
(b) Whale Shark
(c) Bonitos
(d) Dorados

3. With whom does the crew member try to communicate?
(a) Ship's captain
(b) Native chief
(c) Soldiers
(d) Heyerdahl

4. Which flag is not among those raised by the crew?
(a) Explorers Club
(b) Peru
(c) America
(d) Norway

5. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Gourds
(b) Bamboo sticks
(c) Rain
(d) Coconut shells

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the first island?

2. What word is used to describe the crew?

3. What weapons do the crew members sleep with?

4. The pilot fish remind the crew of what animal?

5. What is another sign of land?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens when the raft approaches Angatau?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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