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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. Who was considered to be the original, a founder of the inhabitants on the Pacific Islands?
(a) Sun Tiki
(b) Rikki Tiki
(c) Ilda Tiki
(d) Cari Tiki

2. Freuchen rejects new ideas in favor of tried and true equipment such as the:
(a) Bow and arrow
(b) Steam engine
(c) Kayak
(d) Paddleboat

3. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?
(a) Town gossip
(b) Newspaper
(c) Telegram
(d) Internet

4. The friend previously engaged in what profession?
(a) Sailor
(b) Engineer
(c) Meteorologist
(d) Doctor

5. What was the name of Heyerdahl's translator?
(a) Havier
(b) Salome
(c) Teka
(d) Agurto

Short Answer Questions

1. Which was NOT one of the names given to the fallen trees?

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

3. What poisonous creatures battle in the bungalow?

4. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?

5. In what increments do the Polynesians recount their history?

(see the answer key)

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