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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. Where does the current threaten to push the raft?
(a) Whirlpool
(b) Coral reef system
(c) Galapagos Islands
(d) Bermuda Triangle

2. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?
(a) Internet
(b) Telegram
(c) Newspaper
(d) Town gossip

3. What is the most amount the raft will travel in one day?
(a) 98 miles
(b) 71 miles
(c) 87 miles
(d) 64 miles

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

5. Who accompanied Heyerdahl on the expedition?
(a) Peter
(b) Herman
(c) His wife
(d) Tei Tetua

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the whale shark's preferred meal?

2. What is thrown at the whale shark?

3. What month does the Kon-Tiki set out to sea?

4. What is Heyerdahl's native country?

5. A snake mackerel resembles what other sea creature?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What items did the first European explorers discover on the Pacific Islands?

4. How does Heyerdahl come to formulate the plan for the trip? What are the reactions of his friends and colleagues?

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

6. Why did Heyerdahl stop work on the hypothesis of the islands? Heyerdahl went into military service during World War II but resumed the work after the war was over.

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

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

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

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

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