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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 weapons do the crew members sleep with?

2. Where is the Kon-Tiki's final destination?

3. By what are some of the crew attacked?

4. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?

5. How many canoes attempt to rescue the Kon-Tiki?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Where is the final destination? Who invites/receives the crew?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What hinders the Kon-Tiki from traveling to a second island?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the purpose of the trip to Guayaquil? Was Guayaquil the appropriate spot for the mission? Describe the climate and general atmosphere of Guayaquil along with its location and overview of its culture. Explain the level of success of the mission and state the reasons for the opinion.

Essay Topic 2

Heyerdahl discusses the arrival of Christian missionaries on Easter Island. When did the missionaries arrive and what was the purpose? What item was destroyed on Easter Island that may have detailed the region's history? What was the reason for the destruction? How might the item have changed how the world perceives Easter Island?

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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