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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 is the unique item that is included on the prehistoric Incan rafts?
(a) Dynamic sail
(b) Centerboard
(c) Double oars
(d) Rudder

2. Which is NOT among the planned stops for Heyerdahl?
(a) Galapagos Islands
(b) Peru
(c) South America
(d) Ecuador

3. What is the estimated date on which people first arrived on the islands?
(a) 200 B.C.
(b) 100 A.D.
(c) 500 A.D.
(d) 1100 A.D.

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

5. What item does Alvarez give to Heyerdahl?
(a) Revolver
(b) Diplomatic passport
(c) Translator
(d) Machete

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Heyerdahl's friend that lives in the countryside?

2. How long is a whale shark?

3. What is the name of the chief god of the island?

4. What does Heyerdahl require to construct the raft?

5. Which is NOT a danger the men face on the trip?

Short Essay Questions

1. Herman is given a pet before the Kon-Tiki sets sail. What is the pet and what happens to it?

2. How do Heyerdahl and Watzinger procure the necessary items for their trip into the Andes?

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

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

5. What is the purpose of the trip to Guayaquil?

6. Why was the translator of little use to Heyerdahl and Watzinger? What was the result?

7. Who is Wilhelm and why is his role important in the story?

8. Why was the translator of little use to Heyerdahl and Watzinger? What was the result?

9. 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?

10. What unusual fish is observed from the raft? What becomes of the fish?

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