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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 ask for his package to be taken?
(a) To the Lloyd's agency.
(b) To the Hobart Yacht Club.
(c) To the Devonport Post.
(d) To the London Daily Mail.

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

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

4. What was Moitessier thinking about when he was sailing south of Australia?
(a) Getting supplies.
(b) What his competitors were up to.
(c) Reporting his position.
(d) Making repairs.

5. What kind of boat did Nigel sail?
(a) Catamaran.
(b) Trimaran.
(c) Brigantine.
(d) Monohull.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following were NOT friends of Moitessier's who were also sailing in the race?

2. How did Moitessier try to communicate his condition?

3. What did Moitessier remember the weather interpreter needing in order to interpret the weather?

4. What was Moitessier's average speed at the beginning of his trip?

5. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?

(see the answer key)

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