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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Moitessier begin his trip around the world?
(a) Portsmouth, England.
(b) Plymouth, England.
(c) Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
(d) Penzance, England.

2. What did the things do that Moitessier captured in his bucket?
(a) Died.
(b) Jumped out.
(c) Bit him.
(d) Copulated.

3. What port did Moitessier waver about approaching?
(a) Palana.
(b) Wickham.
(c) Burnie.
(d) Hobart.

4. What fear did Moitessier have about his navigation as he neared the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) He did not want to steer too far north in search of the strong current.
(b) He did not want to sail too far east in search of the calm seas.
(c) He did not want to sail too far south looking for good wind.
(d) He did not want to sail too far west in search of shore breezes.

5. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?
(a) A fulcrum.
(b) A windlass.
(c) A pulley system.
(d) A wheel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Moitessier learn sailing junks as a youth?

3. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?

4. What was Moitessier's strategy in the around the world race?

5. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?

(see the answer key)

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