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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?
(a) A package.
(b) A message.
(c) Directions.
(d) An update on his condition.

2. What did Moitessier think the porpoises were trying to tell him as he passed New Zealand?
(a) To pay attention.
(b) To turn right.
(c) To have dinner.
(d) To turn north.

3. What kind of birds did Moitessier see on his way to the Cape of Leeuwin?
(a) Shearwaters.
(b) Herons.
(c) Scissortails.
(d) Sparrows.

4. What port did Moitessier waver about approaching?
(a) Palana.
(b) Burnie.
(c) Wickham.
(d) Hobart.

5. What was Moitessier pondering after rounding Cape Horn?
(a) Anchoring to rest.
(b) Speaking to another ship.
(c) Going to Brazil.
(d) Sailing to South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier see as he approached Cape Horn?

2. What was Moitessier thinking about his competitors when he rounded Cape Horn?

3. What did Moitessier remember the weather interpreter needing in order to interpret the weather?

4. What were conditions like as Moitessier was approaching Capetown for the second time?

5. What was a good speed for Moitessier's ship?

(see the answer key)

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