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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 was Moitessier's strategy in the around the world race?
(a) To save the capes until the end.
(b) To sail with the warm weather.
(c) To sail with the dominant currents.
(d) To pass the three capes early.

2. When did Moitessier begin to prepare for his trip around the world?
(a) 1972.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1962.

3. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?
(a) By passing certain ports.
(b) By relaying messages through other ships.
(c) By leaving messages in bottles.
(d) By leaving messages in different ports.

4. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?
(a) The mizzen.
(b) The jib.
(c) The Genoa.
(d) The topsail.

5. What did Moitessier compare to a vibration on a boat?
(a) Covenants.
(b) Purgatory.
(c) The word.
(d) Grace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?

2. What did Moitessier see after passing Tasmania?

3. Where did Moitessier ask for his package to be taken?

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

5. What news did Moitessier get about the race on the BBC radio?

(see the answer key)

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