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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Moitessier think the porpoises were trying to tell him as he passed New Zealand?
(a) To turn north.
(b) To turn right.
(c) To pay attention.
(d) To have dinner.

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

3. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?
(a) He signaled and sailed on.
(b) No one came out, so he left.
(c) A boat came to take his film.
(d) He anchored.

4. What did Moitessier see after passing Tasmania?
(a) The mountains of South New Zealand.
(b) Icebergs.
(c) Seals.
(d) Fishermen.

5. Why did Moitessier have this fear about making this mistake?
(a) A similar mistake had almost wrecked him on a previous voyage.
(b) A friend of his had been killed by making the same mistake.
(c) He had lost a previous race because of this mistake.
(d) He had run aground by making a similar mistake.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?

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

4. What friend, who had helped Moitessier build other boats, inspired him to figure out how to make repairs now?

5. What did Moitessier use to increase leverage when he was making repairs?

(see the answer key)

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