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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 allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?
(a) Its extraordinary sail area.
(b) Its light weight.
(c) Its revolutionary design.
(d) The calm weather.

2. What was Moitessier's average speed at the beginning of his trip?
(a) 500 miles a day.
(b) 250 miles a day.
(c) 300 miles a day.
(d) 150 miles a day.

3. How much distance was Moitessier covering in a day after good winds returned after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) 50 miles.
(b) 160 miles.
(c) 100 miles.
(d) 80 miles.

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

5. What was a good speed for Moitessier's ship?
(a) 6 knots.
(b) 4 knots.
(c) 8 knots.
(d) 17 knots.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of the freighter hit Moitessier's boat?

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

3. How did Moitessier reconnoiter the town he saw in Trinidad?

4. What was the name of Moitessier's previous boat?

5. What voyage did Moitessier think back to as he was approaching Tasmania?

(see the answer key)

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