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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. How did Moitessier keep track of his route?
(a) On a globe.
(b) On a series of charts.
(c) In his mind, by dead reckoning.
(d) On a world map.

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

3. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?
(a) With fresh fish.
(b) With champagne.
(c) By writing about his voyage.
(d) By making repairs.

4. What did Moitessier compare to a vibration on a boat?
(a) Purgatory.
(b) Grace.
(c) The word.
(d) Covenants.

5. How close to New Zealand did Moitessier pass?
(a) 120 miles.
(b) 310 miles.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 40 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the bird disappear, that had been following Moitessier's boat?

2. What distinction does Cape Horn have of the three capes?

3. What were the conditions on Christmas?

4. Why did Moitessier feel that he was sailing faster than he had on previous voyages as he approached Cape Horn?

5. What was Moitessier trying to avoid as he approached Cape Horn?

(see the answer key)

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