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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. The poisonous creatures keep away which insects?
2. Where does Heyerdahl get a room?
3. Heyerdahl impatiently waits for results on what item?
4. How does Angelo kill the snake?
5. What is Bengt's profession?
Short Essay Questions
1. Under what circumstances does Heyerdahl meet Colonel Haskin? How does the meeting benefit Heyerdahl?
2. What unusual fish is observed from the raft? What becomes of the fish?
3. While aboard the Kon-Tiki, one of the crew members suffers from an ailment. What is the ailment? Which crew member suffers? What is done to help?
4. What is the Peruvian President's interest in the expedition? Does the president help or hinder the expedition?
5. It is easy to see how one can become confused, considering the chief gods have various names. What were the names of the chief gods mentioned in the story?
6. Why does the Kon-Tiki nearly make an unscheduled stop on the Galapagos Islands? Why is the landing aborted?
7. Why do the crew members establish rotating shifts? How is the plan organized?
8. What is the Guardian Rios? What is its purpose?
9. What two things did the naval experts warn Heyerdahl about before the trip?
10. What is the purpose Heyerdahl presents his manuscript to Carl? What is Carl's authority?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several cases of foreshadowing used in the book. At least two involve the forthcoming incident of a man going overboard. Was the foreshadowing entirely correct? What actually happened? What was the outcome of the events? Who was involved in each event?
Essay Topic 2
Polynesians celebrate an oral history, told by Tei Tetua. Examine the tales told by Tei Tuta and how they affected Heyerdahl. Given the manner in which the stories were told, do you think they were accurate? Did the stories prove or disprove any of Heyerdahl's own theories? Were any of Tei Tetua's stories proven or disproved by the trip made by the Kon-Tiki?
Essay Topic 3
The natives of a nearby island approached the crew in two outrigger canoes. The natives said that they wanted to wait until daylight to approach the island. Why? How did the natives know that the crew was on the island? How did the natives attempt to help? What was the resolution?
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