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

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

3. What kind of birds did Moitessier see on his way to the Cape of Leeuwin?
(a) Sparrows.
(b) Herons.
(c) Shearwaters.
(d) Scissortails.

4. How did Moitessier communicate for the first time with another ship?
(a) By Morse code.
(b) By semaphore.
(c) By signal flags.
(d) By radio.

5. What was Moitessier's wife's name?
(a) Jeanette.
(b) Marie.
(c) Helene.
(d) Francoise.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?

3. What did Moitessier see when he first spied the town in Trinidad?

4. What friend, who had helped Moitessier build other boats, inspired him to figure out how to make repairs now?

5. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?

(see the answer key)

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