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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?
(a) He signaled and sailed on.
(b) A boat came to take his film.
(c) He anchored.
(d) No one came out, so he left.

2. What did Moitessier fantasize about at Christmas?
(a) Being with his wife.
(b) Being at his childhood home.
(c) Peace with rats.
(d) Human charity.

3. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?
(a) The International Herald Tribune.
(b) The news wire service.
(c) The Lloyd's agency.
(d) The Sunday Times.

4. What was the name of Moitessier's previous boat?
(a) The Marie-Thérése.
(b) The Genevieve.
(c) The Guinevere.
(d) The Hélèna.

5. What broke Moitessier's sextant?
(a) A seagull.
(b) A wave.
(c) The stove.
(d) He dropped it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Trinidad?

2. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?

3. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?

4. What did Moitessier film following his ship?

5. What happened to Moitessier at 31 degrees latitude?

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