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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 happened to the fisherman who got magic powers when he saved a talking fish in the story?
(a) He was drowned when he tried to follow the fish.
(b) He lost his powers when he asked for too much.
(c) He became a fish as well.
(d) He married the woman the fish turned into.

2. What allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?
(a) Its extraordinary sail area.
(b) Its revolutionary design.
(c) Its light weight.
(d) The calm weather.

3. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?
(a) The Sunday Times.
(b) The International Herald Tribune.
(c) The news wire service.
(d) The Lloyd's agency.

4. What were conditions like after Moitessier passed the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Inconsistent winds.
(b) Gales.
(c) Soft air.
(d) Choppy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the things do that Moitessier captured in his bucket?

2. What did Moitessier do to celebrate Christmas?

3. What did Moitessier think about the waters between the Cape of Good Hope and Durban?

4. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?

5. What was Moitessier's wife's name?

(see the answer key)

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