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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, To South America.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The chief god was related to what element?
(a) Earth
(b) Water
(c) Fire
(d) Air

4. If Heyerdahl makes the trip how long should it take?
(a) 97 days
(b) 103 days
(c) 80 days
(d) 112 days

5. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?
(a) Stingrays
(b) Black widows
(c) Rattlesnakes
(d) Scorpions

Short Answer Questions

1. The ancient story involves the building of what objects?

2. What is the name of the old man that tells the history of the region?

3. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?

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

5. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:

(see the answer key)

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