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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Moitessier try to determine whether there was a gale coming as he approached Australia?
(a) He read the clouds.
(b) He read the sun's position.
(c) He read the wind.
(d) He read the secondary swell.

2. What did Moitessier feel about the thing he thought back to on Christmas?
(a) Regret.
(b) Bitterness.
(c) Nostalgia.
(d) Fondness.

3. With whom did Moitessier communicate off Tasmania?
(a) A cargo ship.
(b) A fishing boat.
(c) A yacht.
(d) A canoe.

4. What was Moitessier's average speed at the beginning of his trip?
(a) 300 miles a day.
(b) 500 miles a day.
(c) 250 miles a day.
(d) 150 miles a day.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?

3. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?

4. Where did Moitessier ask for his package to be taken?

5. What were the conditions on Christmas?

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