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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What month does the Kon-Tiki set out to sea?
(a) May
(b) February
(c) December
(d) April

2. Heyerdahl believes the islands are connected to what country?
(a) Peru
(b) Cuba
(c) Venezuela
(d) Chile

3. By whom were the white men massacred?
(a) Munthe-Kaas
(b) Chief Cari
(c) Illa Tiki
(d) Kon Tiki

4. What does the Kon-Tiki rely on heavily?
(a) Rain
(b) Current
(c) Navigation maps
(d) Wind

5. Which was NOT one of the names given to the fallen trees?
(a) Nieto
(b) Ku
(c) Hiti
(d) Taranga

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the naval station located?

2. How much does the massive amount of paperwork weigh?

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

4. Who attempts to watch the craft in action?

5. Heyerdahl is summoned to which government facility?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the first observation that led Heyerdahl to develop the theory about the Pacific Islands?

2. What occurs after Heyerdahl tries to establish a contact with an old military connection. Why does Heyerdahl make the contact?

3. How many trees are felled by the men? Why are the trees named before they are cut down?

4. What is Peter Freuchen's opinion on the updated expedition equipment? Explain.

5. Why do the crew members establish rotating shifts? How is the plan organized?

6. What piece of information strengthens Heyerdahl's theory?

7. It is easy to see how one can become confused, considering the chief gods have various names. What were the names of the chief gods mentioned in the story?

8. The men face much natural interference in their trek into the jungle. What happens?

9. What is the Peruvian President's interest in the expedition? Does the president help or hinder the expedition?

10. What/where is Quito? What warning is received in regards to it?

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