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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. In how many hours was the crew supposed to make contact?
2. What does the crew attempt to do to at first avoid the reefs?
3. How many miles into the trip is considered to be halfway?
4. Squid land on what part of the raft?
5. What about the sea creature impresses Heyerdahl?
Short Essay Questions
1. Naval experts warned the crew about certain sea life. What fish was the crew warned about and how did the crew aim to protect themselves from attack?
2. The crew entertains themselves by playing with what dangerous sea creatures? How do they play with them?
3. With whom does the crew make contact? How is the contact made?
4. What items are found on the island and what do they indicate?
5. Why do the crew members take the dinghy into the water? What is their reaction?
6. What item was destroyed on Easter Island that may have detailed the region's history? Who destroyed the item?
7. What causes the men to rethink the landing on the island?
8. How did Easter Island get its name? What about the island changed at that time?
9. How does the crew avoid hitting the Takume and Raroia reefs? What is the result?
10. What type of food do the men eat on board? What are the options?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
There is a great deal said about the mysterious Easter Island. How did Easter Island get its name? What about the island changed at that time? Why is the region considered to be mysterious? Has any new information about the island been uncovered since the publishing of "Kon-Tiki?" If so, what? Does it cast a new light on the story?
Essay Topic 2
Peruvian President Nieto is interested in learning more about the Kon-Tiki expedition which he had read about in the newspaper. While the president does not think that the trip will be a success, he is willing to help. Examine the President's thoughts, motives, and possible biases. Was the president willing to help for the benefit of science, for personal gain, or neither?
Essay Topic 3
What is the purpose of the trip to Guayaquil? Was Guayaquil the appropriate spot for the mission? Describe the climate and general atmosphere of Guayaquil along with its location and overview of its culture. Explain the level of success of the mission and state the reasons for the opinion.
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