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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?
(a) He anchored.
(b) No one came out, so he left.
(c) He signaled and sailed on.
(d) A boat came to take his film.

2. How long before a voyage would the weather interpreter gather information about the weather?
(a) Three hours.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Six hours.

3. What did a porpoise do after Moitessier struck sail?
(a) Disappear.
(b) Somersault.
(c) Whistle.
(d) Laugh.

4. What did Moitessier do when he hit light winds after passing Trinidad?
(a) Clean the barnacles from the hull.
(b) Paint the decks.
(c) Tune his rigging.
(d) Varnish all the woodwork.

5. In what ways did Moitessier recognize that he had benefited by civilization?
(a) Modern rations.
(b) Radar.
(c) Radio.
(d) His steel-hulled boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier fantasize about at Christmas?

2. What were the glowing balls Moitessier saw on the staysail and in the sea?

3. How long would Moitessier's water have lasted him?

4. What did Moitessier do to celebrate Christmas?

5. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?

(see the answer key)

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