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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much water did Moitessier have after rounding Cape Horn?
(a) 40 gallons.
(b) 80 gallons.
(c) 60 gallons.
(d) 100 gallons.

2. What did Moitessier dream about after rounding Cape Horn?
(a) His childhood friends.
(b) Having a baby.
(c) Communicating with friends.
(d) His wife's father.

3. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?
(a) During the day.
(b) In short naps.
(c) At the helm.
(d) In long stretches.

4. Where was the boat when Moitessier woke up from his sleep?
(a) 15 miles from the Horn.
(b) 56 miles from the Horn.
(c) 130 miles from the Horn.
(d) 28 miles from the Horn.

5. What happened when Moitessier sailed too fast over waves?
(a) The boat surfed.
(b) The boat took on water.
(c) The boat rolled dangerously.
(d) Water was in danger of capsizing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier have to do when a gale hit?

2. What did Moitessier fantasize about after passing Tasmania?

3. What interaction did Moitessier have with the birds that followed his boat?

4. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?

5. Where on the Beaufort scale was the wind as Moitessier approached Cape Horn?

(see the answer key)

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