Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl

1 According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to

Athe fact that Eastern countries were far away.

Bthe lack of materials for boat building.

Cthe direction of the winds and currents.

2 Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?

Ato overcome a research setback

Bto demonstrate a personal quality

Cto test a new theory

3 What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?

Athe fact that he was the first person to do it

Bthe speed of crossing the Pacific

Cthe use of authentic construction methods

4 Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?

Ato build a stone statue

Bto sail a reed boat

Cto learn the local language

5 In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on

Atheories about Polynesian origins.

Bthe development of archaeological methodology.

Cestablishing archaeology as an academic subject.

6 Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?

AIts style is out of date.

BIts content is over-simplified.

CIts methodology is flawed.

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