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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. Why did Moitessier decide to sail close to South Africa?
(a) To make repairs.
(b) To radio a message.
(c) To be seen by other ships.
(d) To get supplies.

2. 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 message he passed to the boat that came to meet him.
(d) The letters on his sail.

3. What friend, who had helped Moitessier build other boats, inspired him to figure out how to make repairs now?
(a) Henry Wakelam.
(b) Loick.
(c) Nigel Tetley.
(d) Bill King.

4. 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.

5. What did Moitessier film following his ship?
(a) Whales.
(b) Porpoises.
(c) Flying fish.
(d) Pirates.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier remember that happened on his previous boat?

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

3. What instrument helps Moitessier estimate his speed and distance traveled?

4. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?

5. Where did Moitessier get close to other ships?

(see the answer key)

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