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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What damage did Moitessier suffer at 31 degrees latitude?
(a) None.
(b) A smashed window.
(c) Torn sails.
(d) Water damage.

2. What did Moitessier feel about the thing he thought back to on Christmas?
(a) Bitterness.
(b) Fondness.
(c) Regret.
(d) Nostalgia.

3. What were conditions like after Moitessier passed the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Choppy.
(b) Inconsistent winds.
(c) Gales.
(d) Soft air.

4. What did Moitessier fantasize about after passing Tasmania?
(a) The smell of home cooking.
(b) Celebrating Christmas with New Zealand fishermen.
(c) Being home for Christmas.
(d) Eating smoked ham.

5. What did Moitessier film following his ship?
(a) Porpoises.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Flying fish.
(d) Whales.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dangerous reef did Moitessier avoid near New Zealand?

2. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?

3. What illusion did Moitessier have at the Cape of Good Hope?

4. What did Moitessier think about the waters between the Cape of Good Hope and Durban?

5. What allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?

(see the answer key)

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