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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was Moitessier's yacht named?
(a) Victress.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Pequod.

3. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Transmit his location to a passing ship.
(b) Throw stuff overboard to lighten the ship.
(c) Stop for repairs.
(d) Stop for supplies.

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

5. What did Moitessier hope was communicated from his contact with the town in Trinidad?
(a) The letters on his sail.
(b) The film he dropped off.
(c) The message he communicated with Morse code.
(d) The message he passed to the boat that came to meet him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?

2. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?

3. Where is Trinidad?

4. What damage did Moitessier suffer at 31 degrees latitude?

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

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