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

2. What gift did Moitessier accept from journalists?
(a) A camera.
(b) A transmitter.
(c) Food.
(d) Champagne.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How far from Vietnam was Moitessier when he picked up Vietnamese radio?

2. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?

3. What did Moitessier do when he hit light winds after passing Trinidad?

4. Which competitors did Moitessier say were supposed to keep in radio contact?

5. What happened to Moitessier at 31 degrees latitude?

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