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

2. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Transmit his location to a passing ship.
(b) Stop for repairs.
(c) Throw stuff overboard to lighten the ship.
(d) Stop for supplies.

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

4. What did Moitessier hope was communicated from his contact with the town in Trinidad?
(a) The film he dropped off.
(b) The message he communicated with Morse code.
(c) The letters on his sail.
(d) The message he passed to the boat that came to meet him.

5. How did Moitessier reconnoiter the town he saw in Trinidad?
(a) By signal flare-light.
(b) By climbing the mast.
(c) By walking around.
(d) By rowing ashore.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Moitessier's previous boat?

2. How did Moitessier keep track of his route?

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

4. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?

5. Which of the following were NOT friends of Moitessier's who were also sailing in the race?

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