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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 do to celebrate Christmas?
(a) Saw his wife.
(b) Opened presents.
(c) Cooked a ham.
(d) Radioed home.

2. What state was Moitessier in when he fell asleep on Christmas?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Drunk.
(c) Peaceful.
(d) Exultant.

3. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Stop for supplies.
(b) Stop for repairs.
(c) Throw stuff overboard to lighten the ship.
(d) Transmit his location to a passing ship.

4. What did Moitessier have to do when a gale hit?
(a) Reef the sails.
(b) Trim the sails.
(c) Raise the sails.
(d) Strike the sails.

5. What was Moitessier's average speed at the beginning of his trip?
(a) 250 miles a day.
(b) 500 miles a day.
(c) 300 miles a day.
(d) 150 miles a day.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What instrument helps Moitessier estimate his speed and distance traveled?

3. How long had Moitessier been sailing by the time he anchored?

4. What did Moitessier see around his boat after passing Tasmania?

5. What did Moitessier find when he reached the Galapagos Islands?

(see the answer key)

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