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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Moitessier remember that happened on his previous boat?
(a) He had collided with a cargo ship.
(b) He had run aground.
(c) He was thrown off in a gale.
(d) He had capsized.

2. What was Moitessier's yacht named?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Pequod.
(c) Victress.
(d) Abraham.

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

4. What fear did Moitessier have about his navigation as he neared the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) He did not want to steer too far north in search of the strong current.
(b) He did not want to sail too far south looking for good wind.
(c) He did not want to sail too far east in search of the calm seas.
(d) He did not want to sail too far west in search of shore breezes.

5. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?
(a) Smooth sailing.
(b) Light winds, rough water.
(c) Heavy gales.
(d) Confused breezes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the conditions on Christmas?

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

3. What did Moitessier learn sailing junks as a youth?

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

5. How did Moitessier try to determine whether there was a gale coming as he approached Australia?

(see the answer key)

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