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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What state was Moitessier in when he fell asleep on Christmas?
(a) Exultant.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Drunk.
(d) Peaceful.

2. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?
(a) The jib.
(b) The Genoa.
(c) The mizzen.
(d) The topsail.

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

4. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?
(a) Confused breezes.
(b) Heavy gales.
(c) Smooth sailing.
(d) Light winds, rough water.

5. What was Moitessier's yacht named?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Victress.
(c) Abraham.
(d) Pequod.

Short Answer Questions

1. What illusion did Moitessier have at the Cape of Good Hope?

2. What voyage did Moitessier think back to as he was approaching Tasmania?

3. What did Moitessier avoid off the coast of Tasmania?

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

5. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?

(see the answer key)

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