This activity is suitable for advanced students of French (level III or AP) and is ideal for gauging the level of mastery of the language. Two ways the activity can be used: 1) (easier) Students pre-read the text in its entirety and reconstitute it from memory, using a word bank. 2) (more challenging) Students attempt to reconstruct the 55 missing words in the text from the word bank provided. A labeled image of a sailboat is included for technical vocabulary encountered.The story is a true