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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 and 18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Moitessier decide to sail close to South Africa?
(a) To make repairs.
(b) To radio a message.
(c) To get supplies.
(d) To be seen by other ships.

2. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?
(a) A package.
(b) A status report.
(c) A message.
(d) A request for information.

3. What were the conditions on Christmas?
(a) Balmy.
(b) Rough.
(c) Gale.
(d) Calm.

4. What did Moitessier try to do but not do in the Falkland Islands?
(a) Pick up supplies.
(b) Relax.
(c) Give word of his position.
(d) Scrape the barnacles off the hull.

5. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?
(a) A pulley system.
(b) A fulcrum.
(c) A windlass.
(d) A wheel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier remember that happened on his previous boat?

2. What were the conditions when Moitessier passed the Cape Agulhas lighthouse?

3. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?

4. What friend, who had helped Moitessier build other boats, inspired him to figure out how to make repairs now?

5. What state was Moitessier in when he fell asleep on Christmas?

(see the answer key)

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