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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 did Moitessier avoid off the coast of Tasmania?
(a) A gale.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Pirates.
(d) A reef and a rock.

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

3. What happened to Moitessier at 31 degrees latitude?
(a) He found a leak.
(b) He was knocked down.
(c) He encountered another racer.
(d) He blew out a sail.

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

5. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?
(a) The Sunday Times.
(b) The International Herald Tribune.
(c) The Lloyd's agency.
(d) The news wire service.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?

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

3. What was dangerous about what Moitessier was thinking about south of Australia?

4. What did Moitessier capture in a bucket?

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

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