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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 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 became a fish as well.
(c) He married the woman the fish turned into.
(d) He lost his powers when he asked for too much.

2. What dangerous reef did Moitessier avoid near New Zealand?
(a) Lighthouse Reef.
(b) The South Trap.
(c) The Barrier Reef.
(d) Mount Reef.

3. Where had Moitessier sailed a junk?
(a) In Australia.
(b) In Vietnam.
(c) In England.
(d) In China.

4. What did Moitessier film following his ship?
(a) Porpoises.
(b) Flying fish.
(c) Whales.
(d) Pirates.

5. When did Moitessier cross the path where he originally headed toward the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) March 1969.
(b) February 1969.
(c) April 1969.
(d) June 1969.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?

2. Whose letters did Moitessier read about passing Cape Horn?

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

4. What happened when Moitessier sailed too fast over waves?

5. What was Moitessier thinking about his competitors when he rounded Cape Horn?

(see the answer key)

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