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

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

3. What were the conditions when Moitessier passed the Cape Agulhas lighthouse?
(a) There was dead calm.
(b) The seas were heavy.
(c) The wind was bad for going east.
(d) The winds were inconsistent.

4. What instrument helps Moitessier estimate his speed and distance traveled?
(a) The boom.
(b) The barometer.
(c) The tiller.
(d) The log.

5. What did Moitessier see when he first spied the town in Trinidad?
(a) People fixing fishing nets.
(b) No activity ashore.
(c) People working.
(d) People gathering to watch him sail by.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier hope was communicated from his contact with the town in Trinidad?

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

3. What were conditions like after Moitessier passed the Cape of Good Hope?

4. What did Moitessier use to increase leverage when he was making repairs?

5. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?

(see the answer key)

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