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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. When did Maralyn propose that they sell their house, buy a boat, and live on board?
(a) October 1966.
(b) September 1966.
(c) November 1966.
(d) December 1966.

2. How far did Maurice believe they were from the Galapagos when their boat sank?
(a) 400 miles.
(b) 350 miles.
(c) 250 miles.
(d) 300 miles.

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

4. What type of car did Maurice drive after his two years of military service?
(a) Hillman Minx.
(b) Vaxhall Cresta.
(c) Moris Minor.
(d) Rover P4.

5. What was the name of the fisherman who threw a party in the Caribbean where Maralyn got "drunk as a lord" (45)?
(a) Rudy.
(b) Micky.
(c) Dave.
(d) Bob.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game did they play in the evenings when they anchored in a blue-water lagoon on Union Island?

2. How much water was Maurice able to retrieve from the Auralyn as she sank?

3. How many hours on their second night did Maurice and Maralyn alternate rowing?

4. When did it finally rain for the first time?

5. What was Maralyn doing when Maurice rested after retrieving the last things from the Auralyn?

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