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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. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?
(a) Victress.
(b) Dorado.
(c) Joshua.
(d) Madeira.

2. What had been used to make a jetty in the port at Trinidad?
(a) Boulders.
(b) Houses flooded in old storms.
(c) A sunken ship.
(d) Old tires.

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

4. What did Moitessier film following his ship?
(a) Flying fish.
(b) Whales.
(c) Pirates.
(d) Porpoises.

5. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?
(a) Confused breezes.
(b) Smooth sailing.
(c) Heavy gales.
(d) Light winds, rough water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?

2. How did Moitessier communicate for the first time with another ship?

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

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

5. What allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?

(see the answer key)

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