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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15 and 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Moitessier trying to avoid as he approached Cape Horn?
(a) Capsizing.
(b) Running.
(c) Pitch-poling.
(d) Rolling.

2. What were the conditions when Moitessier approached Cape Horn?
(a) Calm.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Stormy.
(d) Rough.

3. What happened when Moitessier sailed too fast over waves?
(a) Water was in danger of capsizing.
(b) The boat took on water.
(c) The boat surfed.
(d) The boat rolled dangerously.

4. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Transmit his location to a passing ship.
(b) Stop for supplies.
(c) Throw stuff overboard to lighten the ship.
(d) Stop for repairs.

5. What did Moitessier watch after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) The birds that follow his ship.
(b) His food supply.
(c) The water.
(d) The sails.

Short Answer Questions

1. What parallel did Moitessier steer by as he headed to Cape Horn?

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

3. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?

4. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?

5. Why did Moitessier have this fear about making this mistake?

(see the answer key)

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