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

2. What was Moitessier following when he passed the Canary Islands?
(a) A giant tuna.
(b) A cargo ship.
(c) Flying fish.
(d) An albatross.

3. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?
(a) A boat came to take his film.
(b) He signaled and sailed on.
(c) He anchored.
(d) No one came out, so he left.

4. 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.

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

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 was Moitessier's wife's name?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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