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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Across the Pacific.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What breaks at the beginning of the trip?
(a) Herman's leg
(b) Mast
(c) Tug lines
(d) Radio

3. What pet is given to Herman?
(a) Monkey
(b) Parrot
(c) Cat
(d) Crab

4. What is the average speed of the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 35-40 miles per day
(b) 55-60 miles per day
(c) 65-70 miles per day
(d) 75-80 miles per day

5. How do the men get to the jungle?
(a) Helicopter
(b) Walk
(c) Plane
(d) Jeep

Short Answer Questions

1. What is thrown at the whale shark?

2. What is the name of the chief god of the island?

3. What is one of Heyerdahl's main concerns in planning a route?

4. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

5. Who is Peter Freuchen?

(see the answer key)

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