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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. The names of the trees are derived from people attached to which figure?
(a) Nieto
(b) Kon Tiki
(c) Teta
(d) Ra

2. What item may have been eaten to ward off fatigue?
(a) Bananas
(b) Cocoa leaves
(c) Plankton
(d) Raw fish

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

4. What is the distance that the squid are able to travel when pursued?
(a) 25 yards
(b) 100 yards
(c) 60 yards
(d) 60 feet

5. How long is the weighted line used by the crew?
(a) 260 feet
(b) 750 feet
(c) 1000 feet
(d) 500 feet

Short Answer Questions

1. What year did the second wave of settlers arrive?

2. What seemed out of place on the ocean?

3. What is Bengt's profession?

4. After missing the first island, the Kon-Tiki sails toward which island?

5. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?

(see the answer key)

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