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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 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.

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

3. What did Moitessier film following his ship?
(a) Pirates.
(b) Flying fish.
(c) Whales.
(d) Porpoises.

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

5. How far from Vietnam was Moitessier when he picked up Vietnamese radio?
(a) Thousands of miles.
(b) Thirty miles.
(c) Ten miles.
(d) Two hundred miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much distance was Moitessier covering in a day after good winds returned after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

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

3. What port did Moitessier waver about approaching?

4. What were conditions like after Moitessier passed the Cape of Good Hope?

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

(see the answer key)

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