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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What organization sponsored the round-the-world race?
(a) The British government.
(b) The Sunday Times.
(c) The Globe and Mail.
(d) The International Herald Tribune.

3. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?
(a) To plan his strategy.
(b) To check in with the race committee.
(c) To drop off film.
(d) To pick up supplies.

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

5. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?
(a) A pulley system.
(b) A fulcrum.
(c) A windlass.
(d) A wheel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Moitessier reconnoiter the town he saw in Trinidad?

2. Why did Moitessier decide to sail close to South Africa?

3. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?

4. What did Moitessier see when he first spied the town in Trinidad?

5. When did Moitessier begin to prepare for his trip around the world?

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