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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. What did Moitessier fantasize about at Christmas?
(a) Peace with rats.
(b) Being with his wife.
(c) Being at his childhood home.
(d) Human charity.

2. When did Moitessier cross the path where he originally headed toward the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) June 1969.
(b) February 1969.
(c) March 1969.
(d) April 1969.

3. What did Moitessier think back to on Christmas?
(a) Having Christmas with his wife.
(b) Killing a rat in Tahiti.
(c) Having ham at home.
(d) Sailing in England.

4. What book of the Bible did Moitessier meditate on at Christmas?
(a) Mark.
(b) John.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Exodus.

5. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?
(a) An update on his condition.
(b) A message.
(c) Directions.
(d) A package.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?

2. What reduced Moitessier's speed after passing Tasmania?

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

4. What did Moitessier see around his boat after passing Tasmania?

5. What did a porpoise do after Moitessier struck sail?

(see the answer key)

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