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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 did Moitessier get close to other ships?
(a) Walker Bay.
(b) Capetown.
(c) Biscayne Bay.
(d) Prudhomme Bay.

2. What did Moitessier watch after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) The sails.
(b) The water.
(c) His food supply.
(d) The birds that follow his ship.

3. What fear did Moitessier have about his navigation as he neared the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) He did not want to sail too far south looking for good wind.
(b) He did not want to sail too far west in search of shore breezes.
(c) He did not want to steer too far north in search of the strong current.
(d) He did not want to sail too far east in search of the calm seas.

4. What did Moitessier remember that happened on his previous boat?
(a) He had capsized.
(b) He had run aground.
(c) He had collided with a cargo ship.
(d) He was thrown off in a gale.

5. What kind of boat did Nigel sail?
(a) Trimaran.
(b) Catamaran.
(c) Brigantine.
(d) Monohull.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Moitessier keep his sails reefed after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

2. What happened to Moitessier at 31 degrees latitude?

3. Where did Moitessier hit the doldrums?

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

5. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?

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