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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item needs constant maintenance?
(a) Oars
(b) Radio
(c) Ropes
(d) Sextant

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

3. What is another sign of land?
(a) People
(b) Cloud
(c) Fire
(d) Boats

4. What sign gives the crew hope?
(a) Boats
(b) Rainbow
(c) Repaired raft
(d) Sound of a plane engine

5. What is a frigate?
(a) Storm
(b) Native
(c) Boat
(d) Fish

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

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

8. Heyerdahl thinks that the first voyagers may have had what color of hair?
(a) Red
(b) Blond
(c) Black
(d) White

9. By what are some of the crew attacked?
(a) Eels
(b) Head hunters
(c) Fire ants`
(d) Sharks

10. What is the plural of octopus?
(a) Octopus
(b) Octopuses
(c) Octopi
(d) Octuplets

11. Who is left behind?
(a) Herman
(b) Erik
(c) Torstein
(d) Knut

12. What type of fish is known to stick to sharks?
(a) Remora
(b) Starfish
(c) Jellyfish
(d) Tuna

13. What is the name of the first person contacted by radio?
(a) Hal
(b) Raratonga
(c) Randy
(d) Paul

14. What beverage do the men enjoy?
(a) Wine
(b) Coconut milk
(c) Cold water
(d) Mulled Cider

15. What is the mysterious feature that exists on Easter Island?
(a) Shipwreck
(b) Caves
(c) Tablets
(d) Statues

Short Answer Questions

1. What sea creature most impresses Heyerdahl?

2. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?

3. With whom does the crew member try to communicate?

4. Which crew member falls overboard?

5. What do the men do to recover?

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