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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What were conditions like after Moitessier passed the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Inconsistent winds.
(b) Soft air.
(c) Gales.
(d) Choppy.

2. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Stop for repairs.
(b) Transmit his location to a passing ship.
(c) Throw stuff overboard to lighten the ship.
(d) Stop for supplies.

3. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?
(a) By passing certain ports.
(b) By leaving messages in bottles.
(c) By relaying messages through other ships.
(d) By leaving messages in different ports.

4. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?
(a) The topsail.
(b) The Genoa.
(c) The jib.
(d) The mizzen.

5. What news did Moitessier get about the race on the BBC radio?
(a) He heard about Fougeron's passing Tasmania.
(b) None.
(c) He heard about his own passage past Tasmania.
(d) He heard about Knox-Johnston's passing Tasmania.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?

2. How much water did Moitessier capture after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

3. Where is Trinidad?

4. What illusion did Moitessier have at the Cape of Good Hope?

5. When did the bird disappear, that had been following Moitessier's boat?

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