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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, 5, and Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What street did Marice live on in 1962?
(a) Rose Hill St.
(b) Kentish Court.
(c) Allens Square.
(d) Cheyne Walk.

2. After four nights of rowing, how many miles did the Baileys travel to the south?
(a) 8.
(b) 10.
(c) 12.
(d) 5.

3. Near the end of his life when Maurice gave an interview to a filmmaker, what animal did he fondly remember seeing when he was on the life raft?
(a) Whale.
(b) Shark.
(c) Porpoise.
(d) Turtle.

4. What would Maurice do after visiting the Tea House in Lyndhurst?
(a) Ring bells.
(b) Visit Maralyn's grave.
(c) Go for a walk.
(d) Go fishing.

5. How far did Maurice estimate they were from Ecuador when their boat sank?
(a) 200 miles.
(b) 110 miles.
(c) 180 miles.
(d) 250 miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom did Maralyn describe their survival when the person found it difficult to believe they were going sailing again?

2. What was the name of the publishing company that wanted to publish a book about the Baileys?

3. How did Colin describe Maurice as he was on the Patagonia trip?

4. How far were the islands where Maralyn had planned to spend her birthday from the nearest continental landmass?

5. What type of fish was the crew of the Wolmi 306 catching?

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