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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. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?
(a) Light winds, rough water.
(b) Confused breezes.
(c) Smooth sailing.
(d) Heavy gales.

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

3. What was Moitessier running low on after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Water.
(b) Food.
(c) Cooking fuel.
(d) Vitamins.

4. How did Moitessier keep track of his route?
(a) On a globe.
(b) In his mind, by dead reckoning.
(c) On a world map.
(d) On a series of charts.

5. What did Moitessier capture in a bucket?
(a) Plankton.
(b) Tuna.
(c) Water spiders.
(d) Flying fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?

2. What did Moitessier avoid off the coast of Tasmania?

3. Where is Trinidad?

4. Where did Moitessier ask for his package to be taken?

5. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?

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