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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 kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?
(a) Ketch.
(b) Catamaran.
(c) Yawl.
(d) Brigantine.

2. What was Moitessier's strategy in the around the world race?
(a) To sail with the dominant currents.
(b) To pass the three capes early.
(c) To save the capes until the end.
(d) To sail with the warm weather.

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

4. Where did Moitessier begin his trip around the world?
(a) Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
(b) Portsmouth, England.
(c) Penzance, England.
(d) Plymouth, England.

5. What gift did Moitessier accept from journalists?
(a) A camera.
(b) Food.
(c) Champagne.
(d) A transmitter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?

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

4. What organization sponsored the round-the-world race?

5. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?

(see the answer key)

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