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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?
(a) The news wire service.
(b) The International Herald Tribune.
(c) The Sunday Times.
(d) The Lloyd's agency.

3. What was Moitessier's strategy in the around the world race?
(a) To sail with the warm weather.
(b) To pass the three capes early.
(c) To save the capes until the end.
(d) To sail with the dominant currents.

4. What did Moitessier do when he hit light winds after passing Trinidad?
(a) Paint the decks.
(b) Tune his rigging.
(c) Clean the barnacles from the hull.
(d) Varnish all the woodwork.

5. How did Moitessier communicate for the first time with another ship?
(a) By Morse code.
(b) By semaphore.
(c) By radio.
(d) By signal flags.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier have to do when a gale hit?

2. What was Moitessier's wife's name?

3. What did Moitessier hope was communicated from his contact with the town in Trinidad?

4. What allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?

5. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?

(see the answer key)

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