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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the common tradition of the people of this region?

2. Which crew member is responsible for the act?

3. What is thrown at the whale shark?

4. How does Nieto learn about Heyerdahl's journey?

5. What is Heyerdahl's profession?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was the main similarity between the cultures that further convinced Heyerdahl?

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

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

8. What is the purpose Heyerdahl presents his manuscript to Carl? What is Carl's authority?

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

10. 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.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Heyerdahl discusses the arrival of Christian missionaries on Easter Island. When did the missionaries arrive and what was the purpose? What item was destroyed on Easter Island that may have detailed the region's history? What was the reason for the destruction? How might the item have changed how the world perceives Easter Island?

Essay Topic 2

Before the Kon-Tiki set sail, many naval experts warned Heyerdahl and his crew about specific dangers out at sea. What do naval experts warn the crew about and does it come true? What did the naval experts get right? What was wrong about the opinions? Did the crew handle the disasters better or worse than expected?

Essay Topic 3

How do the natives from the nearby island help the crew of the Kon-Tiki? How is the plan acted out? What is the reaction of the other natives? How do the natives welcome the crew? Was the reception appropriate? Were gifts offered? Explain.

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