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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How large was the hole made in the boat by the whale?
(a) 12 inches long and 8 inches wide.
(b) 30 inches long and 22 inches wide.
(c) 24 inches long and 20 inches wide.
(d) 18 inches long and 12 inches wide.

2. In 1972, when was the last time that Falmouth was as cold as it was that June?
(a) 1892.
(b) 1908.
(c) 1943.
(d) 1869.

3. During their trip, how long did the writer Hiscock say that it might be between sightings of other ships?
(a) 15 days.
(b) 2 months.
(c) 5 days.
(d) A month.

4. How far did Maurice and Marilyn travel from the Canaries to the Caribbean?
(a) 3,100 miles.
(b) 1,800 miles.
(c) 1,400 miles.
(d) 2,700 miles.

5. In return for their help, where did Maurice and Maralyn take the Fosketts on a practice voyage?
(a) Spain.
(b) Normandy.
(c) Norway.
(d) Portugal.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Maralyn propose that they sell their house, buy a boat, and live on board?

2. What street did Marice live on in 1962?

3. When did Maralyn and Maurice get married?

4. How long was Auralyn, the Bailey's yacht?

5. What year was Maurice born?

(see the answer key)

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