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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. What was Moitessier's wife's name?
(a) Jeanette.
(b) Helene.
(c) Francoise.
(d) Marie.

2. What allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?
(a) The calm weather.
(b) Its light weight.
(c) Its revolutionary design.
(d) Its extraordinary sail area.

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

4. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?
(a) A message.
(b) Directions.
(c) An update on his condition.
(d) A package.

5. Where did Moitessier get close to other ships?
(a) Walker Bay.
(b) Capetown.
(c) Prudhomme Bay.
(d) Biscayne Bay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What broke Moitessier's sextant?

2. What gift did Moitessier accept from journalists?

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

4. What was Moitessier's strategy in the around the world race?

5. What friend, who had helped Moitessier build other boats, inspired him to figure out how to make repairs now?

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