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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the letters have to say about the danger Moitessier faced as he rounded Cape Horn?
(a) They said that icebergs were a consistent threat.
(b) They were inconsistent.
(c) They said that whales were only a danger in certain seasons.
(d) They said that sharks could be dangers to whalers.

2. What did Moitessier film following his ship?
(a) Whales.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Porpoises.
(d) Flying fish.

3. How is Moitessier progressing when he enters the Pacific Ocean?
(a) Very slowly.
(b) Cautiously.
(c) At a good pace.
(d) At record speed.

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

5. What danger was Moitessier on the lookout for as he passed Cape Horn?
(a) Gales.
(b) Whales.
(c) Icebergs.
(d) Sharks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the freighter hit Moitessier's boat?

2. Why was Moitessier anxious after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

3. Where is Trinidad?

4. What did Moitessier see when he first spied the town in Trinidad?

5. How did Moitessier keep track of his route?

(see the answer key)

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