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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the fish remain stuck?
(a) Attaching itself with its mouth
(b) By using a sucking disk
(c) By using its claws
(d) It doesn't

2. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?
(a) Sharks and Stingrays
(b) Whales and dolphins
(c) Octopus and Squid
(d) Squid and Jellyfish

3. Where is the Kon-Tiki's final destination?
(a) New York
(b) Tahiti
(c) Peru
(d) Guayaquil

4. What is another name for Easter Island?
(a) Tiki Island
(b) The Eye Looks (toward) Heaven
(c) Great Rapa
(d) Little Rapa

5. Squid have the unusual ability to do what?
(a) Cry
(b) Scream
(c) Fly
(d) Play dead

6. Squid land on what part of the raft?
(a) Hut roof
(b) Heyerdahl's bed
(c) Rudder
(d) Oar

7. Heyerdahl compares the phosphorescence of the plankton to what object?
(a) Ghosts
(b) Stars
(c) Lighthouse
(d) Jewels

8. The crew learns to use what as a navigation tool?
(a) Birds
(b) Centerboards
(c) Dolphins
(d) Oar

9. What seems to welcome the men?
(a) Birds
(b) Pilot fish
(c) Dolphins
(d) Natives

10. To what year does Heyerdahl refer in conjunction with time?
(a) 1963
(b) 1947
(c) 1776
(d) 1859

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

12. What time of day is the first island discovered?
(a) Sunrise
(b) Sunset
(c) Early evening
(d) Noon

13. What reaction do the fish have to the big storm?
(a) They disappear
(b) They clamor for attention
(c) Violent frenzy
(d) They float calmly

14. Which flag is not among those raised by the crew?
(a) Explorers Club
(b) Peru
(c) America
(d) Norway

15. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?
(a) Dorados
(b) Whales
(c) Bonitos
(d) Whale Shark

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the biggest danger during the near wreck?

2. What beverage do the men enjoy?

3. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?

4. How long is the weighted line used by the crew?

5. How many miles into the trip is considered to be halfway?

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