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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. Which crew member is responsible for the act?
(a) Erik
(b) Thor
(c) Herman
(d) Knut

2. What is Otto Munthe-Kaas' title?
(a) Peruvian Ambassador
(b) Norwegian Consul
(c) Military attache
(d) U.S. Secretary of Defense

3. Who accompanies Heyerdahl on the trip?
(a) Herman
(b) Wilhelm
(c) Carl
(d) Otto

4. How long is a crew member's typical shift?
(a) 3 hours
(b) 6 hours
(c) 2 hours
(d) 10 hours

5. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?
(a) Balsa logs
(b) Translator
(c) Engineer
(d) Chain saw

Short Answer Questions

1. A snake mackerel resembles what other sea creature?

2. Heyerdahl refers to technologies developed in what time period? What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research? World War II World War I Stock market crash Assassination of JFK Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory? New York Tokyo London Honolulu

3. From which country was the chief god expelled?

4. What is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?

5. Heyerdahl compares being at sea to which activity?

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