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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 Lloyd's agency.
(c) The International Herald Tribune.
(d) The news wire service.

2. What was Moitessier's average speed at the beginning of his trip?
(a) 300 miles a day.
(b) 500 miles a day.
(c) 150 miles a day.
(d) 250 miles a day.

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

4. Where did Moitessier hit the doldrums?
(a) At Gibraltar.
(b) At the Cape of Good Hope.
(c) At the Canary Islands.
(d) At the Cape Verde Islands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had been used to make a jetty in the port at Trinidad?

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

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

4. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?

5. What gift did Moitessier accept from journalists?

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