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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5, Halfway.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Angelo kill the snake?
(a) Knife
(b) Gun
(c) Whip
(d) Runs it over

2. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?
(a) Strong currents
(b) Difficult navigation
(c) Uncharted waters
(d) Trade winds

3. What is the distance that the squid are able to travel when pursued?
(a) 60 feet
(b) 25 yards
(c) 60 yards
(d) 100 yards

4. On which island does Heyerdahl land?
(a) Bermuda
(b) Tahiti
(c) Fiji
(d) Guayaquil

5. Which of these is NOT known to eat plankton?
(a) Dorados
(b) Crabs
(c) Whale sharks
(d) Crew members

Short Answer Questions

1. How long are the nearly invisible visitors?

2. What blocks the men's path into the jungle?

3. If Heyerdahl makes the trip how long should it take?

4. The poisonous creatures keep away which insects?

5. How long is a whale shark?

(see the answer key)

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