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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. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?
2. From which country was the chief god expelled?
3. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?
4. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?
5. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?
Short Essay Questions
1. 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?
2. What is Peter Freuchen's opinion on the updated expedition equipment? Explain.
3. What two things did the naval experts warn Heyerdahl about before the trip?
4. Who is Wilhelm and why is his role important in the story?
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. Herman is given a pet before the Kon-Tiki sets sail. What is the pet and what happens to it?
7. What/where is Quito? What warning is received in regards to it?
8. How do Heyerdahl and Watzinger procure the necessary items for their trip into the Andes?
9. What items did the first European explorers discover on the Pacific Islands?
10. Heyerdahl's financing falls through and the trip is in jeopardy. How is the trip saved?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There are several instances in which the Kon-Tiki encounters large and dangerous coral reefs. Explain how the crew might have avoided all the reefs, the deciding factors, and the results of the crew's actions. What might have changed the way the crew acted and reacted?
Essay Topic 2
Once the crew has been rescued from the island, they have conversations with the tribal chief and vice-chief. Thor attempts to explain the purpose for the voyage, which leads to a discussion. What topic is discussed by Thor and Teka? What is Teka's reaction to Thor's theory? Is there a conflict? If so, how is it resolved? What is the final relationship between the crew and the natives?
Essay Topic 3
The book details the end of the journey after the Kon-Tiki arrives at its destination. Detail the landing of the Kon-Tiki, its location, and how it was received. Who was on hand to welcome the crew ashore? Did the trip prove Heyerdahl's theory? Explain.
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