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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 broke Moitessier's sextant?
(a) The stove.
(b) A seagull.
(c) He dropped it.
(d) A wave.

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

3. Where is Trinidad?
(a) Off the coast of India.
(b) Off the coast of Brazil.
(c) Off the coast of France.
(d) Off the coast of Morocco.

4. Where did Moitessier hit the doldrums?
(a) At the Cape Verde Islands.
(b) At the Canary Islands.
(c) At Gibraltar.
(d) At the Cape of Good Hope.

5. What damage did Moitessier suffer at 31 degrees latitude?
(a) None.
(b) Water damage.
(c) Torn sails.
(d) A smashed window.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Moitessier keep track of his route?

3. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?

4. How did Moitessier communicate with the freighter at first?

5. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?

(see the answer key)

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