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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, To the South Sea Islands.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What idea begins to develop in Heyerdahl's imagination?
(a) Taking a long vacation
(b) Living among a native tribe
(c) Sailing across the Pacific
(d) Writing a book

2. Heyerdahl impatiently waits for results on what item?
(a) Car repair
(b) Navigator's license
(c) Manuscript
(d) Marriage

3. How do the men scare away the small sharks?
(a) They don't
(b) Scream
(c) Throw rocks
(d) Slap the water

4. How many canoes attempt to rescue the Kon-Tiki?
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 4
(d) 3

5. Which city does Heyerdahl choose to present his theory?
(a) Honolulu
(b) Tokyo
(c) London
(d) New York

Short Answer Questions

1. The crew realizes that what object no longer matters?

2. What is floating in the ocean along with the crabs?

3. How do the men get to the jungle?

4. Heyerdahl went on an expedition to which island?

5. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?

(see the answer key)

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