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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Across the Pacific.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. The naval experts were wrong about the longevity of what item?
(a) Sails
(b) Food supply
(c) Tempers
(d) Ropes
2. What month does the Kon-Tiki set out to sea?
(a) May
(b) April
(c) February
(d) December
3. How many miles into the trip is considered to be halfway?
(a) 1,878 miles
(b) 1,979 miles
(c) 2,000 miles
(d) 2,150 miles
4. What blocks the men's path into the jungle?
(a) Fallen log
(b) River
(c) bandits
(d) Jungle cat
5. New developments in stone work also appear in what location?
(a) Tasmania
(b) South Sea Islands
(c) Java
(d) Norway
Short Answer Questions
1. What mountain range do the men encounter?
2. Which of these is NOT known to eat plankton?
3. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?
4. What is another name for Easter Island?
5. How large are the sharks caught by the crew?
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