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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?
(a) A boat came to take his film.
(b) He anchored.
(c) He signaled and sailed on.
(d) No one came out, so he left.

3. Why did Moitessier decide to sail close to South Africa?
(a) To get supplies.
(b) To be seen by other ships.
(c) To make repairs.
(d) To radio a message.

4. Why was Moitessier anxious after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) He had not heard from the other racers.
(b) He was running out of food.
(c) He had lost some equipment overboard.
(d) He had missed his rendezvous with a supply ship.

5. Why did Moitessier keep his sails reefed after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) He had torn his large sails.
(b) He was tired.
(c) The winds had gotten light.
(d) The winds were still howling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier do to ride out bad weather?

2. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?

3. What was a good speed for Moitessier's ship?

4. What part of the freighter hit Moitessier's boat?

5. What instrument helps Moitessier estimate his speed and distance traveled?

(see the answer key)

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