Kon Tiki Quiz 1 1. According to the Historical Background section, what two “drives” have always been a part of human history? 2. How did these two “drives” affect Thor Heyerdahl during his life? 3. What was Heyerdahl’s field of study while at the university and how did this change during his honeymoon? 4. Where and for how long was Heyerdahl’s honeymoon? (be specific) 5. Summarize in one paragraph Thor Heyerdahl’s theory about the Polynesian Islands. 6. Explain the three evidences that support Heyerdahl’s theory and what was the main argument against it? 7. Because of this argument against his theory, what wouldn’t publishers do with his manuscript and what did Heyerdahl decide to do because of that? (be specific)

8. Name the two places Heyerdahl received help from while planning and preparing for the expedition; then describe the help he received from each. 9. Name the three points of the triangular region of Polynesia and name the ocean this region is in. 10. What dilemma did Thor and Herman encounter while preparing the expedition and how was this dilemma resolved? Bonus Questions B1. What world event delayed Heyerdahl in his research? B2. What did Heyerdahl do during this event? B3. Name the three other crew members already known to Heyerdahl who accepted his invitation to join the crew.