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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 causes the raft to get stuck?
2. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?
3. New developments in stone work also appear in what location?
4. How do the men scare away the small sharks?
5. The chief asks if Thor has heard of what celebrity/celebrities?
Short Essay Questions
1. Pilot fish are some of the fish that accompany the raft during the trip. How does Heyerdahl describe the pilot fish?
2. Naval experts warned the crew about certain sea life. What fish was the crew warned about and how did the crew aim to protect themselves from attack?
3. What danger attacks two crew members? How do they escape?
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 Bengt's comment regarding the near collision and trip to the island?
7. What items are found on the island and what do they indicate?
8. What causes the men to rethink the landing on the island?
9. What is Heyerdahl's explanation of the reality of the hut versus the waves?
10. Where do the men nearly land? How do they determine the name?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
How do the natives from the nearby island help the crew of the Kon-Tiki? How is the plan acted out? What is the reaction of the other natives? How do the natives welcome the crew? Was the reception appropriate? Were gifts offered? Explain.
Essay Topic 2
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 3
There is at least one thing that Heyerdahl feels he has in common with the ancients. Explain in detail Heyerdahl's thoughts. What is the commonality? How does Heyerdahl arrive at the opinion? Does the rest of the crew agree or disagree? What is your opinion?
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