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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 did Moitessier have to do when a gale hit?
(a) Reef the sails.
(b) Raise the sails.
(c) Trim the sails.
(d) Strike the sails.

2. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?
(a) In short naps.
(b) In long stretches.
(c) During the day.
(d) At the helm.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?

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

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

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

5. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?

(see the answer key)

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