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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. Which is NOT a fish seen from the raft?
(a) Bonitos
(b) Barracuda
(c) Dorado
(d) Tuna

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

3. How does Angelo kill the snake?
(a) Gun
(b) Knife
(c) Runs it over
(d) Whip

4. Who was able to escape from the massacre?
(a) Chief Cari
(b) Munthe-Kaas
(c) Heyerdahl
(d) Kon Tiki

5. With whom does Heyerdahl meet in Lima?
(a) Peruvian President
(b) Otto Munthe-Kaas
(c) Peruvian Marine Minister
(d) American Ambassador

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the natives' chief?

2. The names of the trees are derived from people attached to which figure?

3. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?

4. Where does Heyerdahl's friend, Carl, live?

5. What language does one of the natives speak?

(see the answer key)

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