The Long Way Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Bernard Moitessier
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 107 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Long Way Quiz | Eight Week Quiz B

Bernard Moitessier
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 107 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What illusion did Moitessier have at the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) That he was at home.
(b) That he was making record speeds.
(c) That a man was laughing at him.
(d) That he was sinking.

4. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?
(a) Brigantine.
(b) Yawl.
(c) Catamaran.
(d) Ketch.

5. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?
(a) Yawl.
(b) Ketch.
(c) Catamaran.
(d) Brigantine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?

2. What had been used to make a jetty in the port at Trinidad?

3. What did Moitessier use to increase leverage when he was making repairs?

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

5. Where did Moitessier get close to other ships?

(see the answer key)

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