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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 did Moitessier see as he approached Cape Horn?
(a) Aurora Borealis.
(b) A solar eclipse.
(c) A lunar eclipse.
(d) Shooting stars.

2. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?
(a) With champagne.
(b) With fresh fish.
(c) By writing about his voyage.
(d) By making repairs.

3. What did Moitessier fantasize about after passing Tasmania?
(a) Eating smoked ham.
(b) Being home for Christmas.
(c) Celebrating Christmas with New Zealand fishermen.
(d) The smell of home cooking.

4. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?
(a) Dorado.
(b) Madeira.
(c) Victress.
(d) Joshua.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier see around his boat after passing Tasmania?

2. What distinction does Cape Horn have of the three capes?

3. Why did Moitessier keep his sails reefed after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

4. How did Moitessier try to determine whether there was a gale coming as he approached Australia?

5. Where had Moitessier sailed a junk?

(see the answer key)

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