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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, Among Polynesians.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Heyerdahl attends a lecture regarding what topic?
(a) Radar training
(b) Expedition equipment
(c) Cartography
(d) Navigation techniques

2. What event interrupted Heyerdahl's research?
(a) Assassination of JFK
(b) World War I
(c) World War II
(d) Stock market crash

3. How many crew members work together on a shift?
(a) Four
(b) One
(c) Three
(d) Two

4. The crew sees what sign that there is land ahead?
(a) Smoke signals
(b) Birds
(c) Palm trees
(d) Boats

5. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Gourds
(b) Coconut shells
(c) Bamboo sticks
(d) Rain

Short Answer Questions

1. What percent chance does the friend say Heyerdahl has of making the trip?

2. Who accompanies Heyerdahl on the trip?

3. Squid land on what part of the raft?

4. What type of fish is known to stick to sharks?

5. Heyerdahl is a member of what New York City club?

(see the answer key)

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