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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, An Expedition Is Born.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?
(a) Bjorn
(b) Helmut
(c) Wilhelm
(d) Carl

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

3. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?
(a) Oahu
(b) Cuba
(c) Prince Edward Island
(d) Fatu Hiva

4. Who is Peter Freuchen?
(a) A Danish Arctic explorer
(b) A French engineer
(c) A Dutch navigation expert
(d) A Norwegian ethnologist

5. Heyerdahl's theory revolves around what region?
(a) Java
(b) Norway
(c) Pacific Islands
(d) Canary Islands

Short Answer Questions

1. The chief god was related to what element?

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

3. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?

4. What is another name for the people of this region?

5. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?

(see the answer key)

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