By The Great Horn Spoon Ch. 5 & 6

Why would Captain Swain think about taking the dangerous route called the Strait of Magellan?

• because he did not know of any captain that had tried it before

• because he could take off several hundred miles.

• because Praiseworthy told him it would be a shorter route

• because he could pass the Sea Hare and win the race

How long did the storms and bad weather last?

• 16 days

• 37 months

• 37 days

• 14 days

How did the Lady Wilma get ahead of the Sea Raven?

• The Sea Raven had a rip in her sail.

• Captain Swain took a shorter route.

• The Sea Raven ran atop a coral reef.

• The Lady Wilma didn't get ahead of the Sea Raven.

How did Praiseworthy know Captain Swain took a shorter route?

• Captain Swain told him when no one else was around.

• Praiseworthy figured it out when he saw they were ahead of the Sea Raven.

• Praiseworthy figured it out when Jack announced he did not see the fires at Tierra Del Fuego.

• Praiseworthy figured it out when Mountain Jim announced he did not see the fires at Tierra Del Fuego.

Why did Captain Swain not tell his passengers he was taking the shorter route?

• Captain Swain knew his passengers would be scared and upset with him.

• Captain Swain wanted to surprise them and get them to California faster.

• Praiseworthy paid the captain not to tell so Jack would not be scared.

• Captain Swain didn't want to let them know he was racing the Sea Raven.

Why were the grape cuttings drying up?

• because the Frenchman watered them with salt water

• because the fresh water on the ship was rationed only for drinking

• because the winter season on the boat was too cold for them

• because they didn't have any water at all on the ship

How was the Frenchman's problem solved?

• The captain allowed him to get enough water to keep his plants alive.

• Mr. Jones sold him his spoiled potatoes to keep his plants moist.

• The Sea Raven shared their water with them.

• They used sea water to water the grapes and potatoes.

Why didn't Jack see the fires of Tierra del Fuego?

• It was raining so the fires were out.

• It was winter so it was too cold for fires.

• They took the Straight of Magellan so they didn't pass by Tierra Del Fuego.

• The storms were so strong they couldn't see the fires or any land.