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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 book of the Bible did Moitessier meditate on at Christmas?
(a) Matthew.
(b) Exodus.
(c) Mark.
(d) John.

2. How did Moitessier reconnoiter the town he saw in Trinidad?
(a) By climbing the mast.
(b) By rowing ashore.
(c) By signal flare-light.
(d) By walking around.

3. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?
(a) In short naps.
(b) In long stretches.
(c) At the helm.
(d) During the day.

4. What organization sponsored the round-the-world race?
(a) The Globe and Mail.
(b) The Sunday Times.
(c) The International Herald Tribune.
(d) The British government.

5. What was Moitessier running low on after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Vitamins.
(b) Food.
(c) Cooking fuel.
(d) Water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Moitessier's yacht named?

2. What did Moitessier decide to do after passing Tasmania?

3. Where had Moitessier sailed a junk?

4. Where did Moitessier recall having sailed in earlier days?

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

(see the answer key)

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