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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 and 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What organization sponsored the round-the-world race?
(a) The British government.
(b) The Sunday Times.
(c) The International Herald Tribune.
(d) The Globe and Mail.

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

3. What did Moitessier use to increase leverage when he was making repairs?
(a) The mast.
(b) A pry bar.
(c) A spare staysail boom.
(d) Spare line.

4. What did Moitessier film following his ship?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Whales.
(c) Flying fish.
(d) Porpoises.

5. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?
(a) To pick up supplies.
(b) To plan his strategy.
(c) To drop off film.
(d) To check in with the race committee.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?

4. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?

5. Why did Moitessier decide to sail close to South Africa?

(see the answer key)

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