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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 mysterious feature that exists on Easter Island?
(a) Statues
(b) Shipwreck
(c) Caves
(d) Tablets
2. The natives develop sudden advancement in what skill?
(a) Boat building
(b) Hunting and fishing
(c) Stone work
(d) Communication
3. How long is the weighted line used by the crew?
(a) 1000 feet
(b) 750 feet
(c) 500 feet
(d) 260 feet
4. Which of these items was not mentioned as a use/source of water for the South American pilgrims?
(a) Coconut shells
(b) Gourds
(c) Rain
(d) Bamboo sticks
5. Which two occupants of the ocean have the crew been warned about?
(a) Octopus and Squid
(b) Squid and Jellyfish
(c) Sharks and Stingrays
(d) Whales and dolphins
Short Answer Questions
1. The crew sees what sign that there is land ahead?
2. Bengt likes to read books on what topic?
3. To what does Bengt compare the accident?
4. What seems to welcome the men?
5. What language does one of the natives speak?
Short Essay Questions
1. There is at least one thing that Heyerdahl feels he has in common with the ancients. What is it?
2. What item was destroyed on Easter Island that may have detailed the region's history? Who destroyed the item?
3. Heyerdahl thinks about how the ancients might have gathered or transported water. What were his conclusions?
4. What happens when the raft approaches Angatau?
5. What hinders the Kon-Tiki from traveling to a second island?
6. How does the crew avoid hitting the Takume and Raroia reefs? What is the result?
7. The crew entertains themselves by playing with what dangerous sea creatures? How do they play with them?
8. What topic is discussed by Thor and Teka? What is Teka's reaction to Thor's theory?
9. What are the names given to the South Sea Islands?
10. What is Bengt's comment regarding the near collision and trip to the island?
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