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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. When did Moitessier begin to prepare for his trip around the world?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1964.
(c) 1972.
(d) 1968.

2. Which of the following were NOT friends of Moitessier's who were also sailing in the race?
(a) Loick.
(b) Nigel Tetley.
(c) Bill King,
(d) Fougeron.

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

4. What was Moitessier's wife's name?
(a) Francoise.
(b) Marie.
(c) Jeanette.
(d) Helene.

5. What allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?
(a) The calm weather.
(b) Its extraordinary sail area.
(c) Its light weight.
(d) Its revolutionary design.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?

3. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?

4. What happened to Moitessier at 31 degrees latitude?

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

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