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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 did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?
(a) A message.
(b) A package.
(c) Directions.
(d) An update on his condition.

2. Where did Moitessier hit the doldrums?
(a) At the Cape Verde Islands.
(b) At Gibraltar.
(c) At the Cape of Good Hope.
(d) At the Canary Islands.

3. What was Moitessier running low on after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Food.
(b) Cooking fuel.
(c) Vitamins.
(d) Water.

4. Where is Trinidad?
(a) Off the coast of France.
(b) Off the coast of Morocco.
(c) Off the coast of Brazil.
(d) Off the coast of India.

5. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?
(a) A boat came to take his film.
(b) He signaled and sailed on.
(c) He anchored.
(d) No one came out, so he left.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Moitessier have this fear about making this mistake?

2. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?

3. What happened to Moitessier at 31 degrees latitude?

4. When did Moitessier begin to prepare for his trip around the world?

5. What kind of boat did Nigel sail?

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