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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapters 1-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did it cost to cross through the Panama Canal?
(a) $53.18.
(b) $8.47.
(c) $29.34.
(d) $79.08.

2. When did Maralyn and Maurice get married?
(a) December 21, 1963.
(b) January 19, 1963.
(c) July 12, 1963.
(d) September 15, 1963.

3. During the trip from the Canaries to the Caribbean, how many times did it rain?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

4. How many gallons of water were contaminated by seawater?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 5.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Maurice serve two years of military service?

2. What time did Maralyn take the watch on March 4?

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

4. During their trip, how long did the writer Hiscock say that it might be between sightings of other ships?

5. How long did it take the Baileys to gather supplies and their belongings when they decided to abandon their boat?

(see the answer key)

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