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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 damage did Moitessier suffer at 31 degrees latitude?
(a) Water damage.
(b) None.
(c) A smashed window.
(d) Torn sails.

2. What broke Moitessier's sextant?
(a) The stove.
(b) He dropped it.
(c) A wave.
(d) A seagull.

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

4. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?
(a) The Genoa.
(b) The jib.
(c) The topsail.
(d) The mizzen.

5. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?
(a) By passing certain ports.
(b) By leaving messages in bottles.
(c) By leaving messages in different ports.
(d) By relaying messages through other ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Moitessier finally feel that he was past Cape Horn?

2. What organization sponsored the round-the-world race?

3. When did the bird disappear, that had been following Moitessier's boat?

4. What danger was Moitessier on the lookout for as he passed Cape Horn?

5. How is Moitessier progressing when he enters the Pacific Ocean?

(see the answer key)

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