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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 kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?
(a) Ketch.
(b) Brigantine.
(c) Catamaran.
(d) Yawl.

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

3. Which of the following were NOT friends of Moitessier's who were also sailing in the race?
(a) Bill King,
(b) Loick.
(c) Nigel Tetley.
(d) Fougeron.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?

2. What had been used to make a jetty in the port at Trinidad?

3. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?

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

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

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