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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. What was Moitessier following when he passed the Canary Islands?
(a) A giant tuna.
(b) Flying fish.
(c) A cargo ship.
(d) An albatross.

2. 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.

3. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?
(a) In long stretches.
(b) At the helm.
(c) In short naps.
(d) During the day.

4. What was Moitessier's wife's name?
(a) Marie.
(b) Helene.
(c) Jeanette.
(d) Francoise.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?

3. Which of the following were NOT friends of Moitessier's who were also sailing in the race?

4. What did Moitessier film following his ship?

5. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?

(see the answer key)

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