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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 pay attention.
(b) To turn right.
(c) To turn north.
(d) To have dinner.

2. What interaction did Moitessier have with the birds that followed his boat?
(a) He was tried to keep them off the deck.
(b) He fed one by hand.
(c) He killed them because they were nuisances.
(d) He killed them and ate them.

3. What reduced Moitessier's speed after passing Tasmania?
(a) Technical problems.
(b) A gale.
(c) Doldrums.
(d) A leak.

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

5. How long before a voyage would the weather interpreter gather information about the weather?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Three hours.
(c) Three days.
(d) Six hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier watch after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

2. What allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?

3. What did Moitessier see around his boat after passing Tasmania?

4. What was Moitessier running low on after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

5. Where did Moitessier get close to other ships?

(see the answer key)

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