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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 and 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?
(a) A package.
(b) A request for information.
(c) A message.
(d) A status report.

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

3. What reduced Moitessier's speed after passing Tasmania?
(a) A gale.
(b) Doldrums.
(c) Technical problems.
(d) A leak.

4. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?
(a) An update on his condition.
(b) Directions.
(c) A package.
(d) A message.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What repair could Moitessier make quickly after the collision with the freighter?

2. Where had Moitessier sailed a junk?

3. What was Moitessier running low on after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

4. Where did Moitessier get close to other ships?

5. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?

(see the answer key)

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