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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Across the Pacific.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is another name for South America?
(a) Heart of Haiti
(b) The Land Down Under
(c) Navel of the Islands
(d) The Eye Looks (toward) Heaven

2. What type of wood does Heyerdahl believe the South Americans used to build their rafts?
(a) Willow
(b) Balsa
(c) Pine
(d) Bamboo

3. Which accompanied the raft along the journey?
(a) Tuna
(b) Crabs
(c) Pilot fish
(d) Whale shark

4. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?
(a) Wind
(b) Rain
(c) Current
(d) Navigation maps

5. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?
(a) Dolphins
(b) Humans
(c) Plankton
(d) Flying fish

Short Answer Questions

1. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?

2. How many storms are faced by the crew at this time?

3. What does the inside of the cabin smell like?

4. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?

5. With what vessel does the crew go out for a spin?

(see the answer key)

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