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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 fear about going back to civilization?
(a) Being confused.
(b) Being imprisoned.
(c) Being alone.
(d) Being taken over.

2. Who interpreted the weather on the boats Moitessier sailed as a youth?
(a) The weatherman.
(b) The mate.
(c) The Taicong.
(d) The captain.

3. What were the glowing balls Moitessier saw on the staysail and in the sea?
(a) Small fish.
(b) Dead squid.
(c) Jellyfish.
(d) Plankton.

4. Where is Trinidad?
(a) Off the coast of Morocco.
(b) Off the coast of France.
(c) Off the coast of Brazil.
(d) Off the coast of India.

5. When did Moitessier begin to prepare for his trip around the world?
(a) 1968.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1972.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Moitessier following when he passed the Canary Islands?

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

3. What did Moitessier think back to on Christmas?

4. With whom did Moitessier communicate off Tasmania?

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

(see the answer key)

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