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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 think about the waters between the Cape of Good Hope and Durban?
(a) He thought they were interesting, with complicated currents.
(b) He thought they were smooth sailing.
(c) He thought they could be deceptively clear.
(d) He thought they were dangerous.

2. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?
(a) By making repairs.
(b) With champagne.
(c) With fresh fish.
(d) By writing about his voyage.

3. What illusion did Moitessier have at the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) That he was sinking.
(b) That he was at home.
(c) That he was making record speeds.
(d) That a man was laughing at him.

4. What were the conditions when Moitessier passed the Cape Agulhas lighthouse?
(a) The seas were heavy.
(b) There was dead calm.
(c) The winds were inconsistent.
(d) The wind was bad for going east.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier compare to a vibration on a boat?

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

3. What did Moitessier fantasize about at Christmas?

4. What book of the Bible did Moitessier meditate on at Christmas?

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

(see the answer key)

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