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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 did Moitessier decide to do after passing Tasmania?
(a) To put in for supplies.
(b) To leave the race.
(c) To return home.
(d) Not to try to contact anyone.

2. What was Nigel Tetley's boat named?
(a) Dorado.
(b) Victress.
(c) Madeira.
(d) Joshua.

3. What danger was Moitessier on the lookout for as he passed Cape Horn?
(a) Whales.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Icebergs.
(d) Gales.

4. Which of the following were NOT friends of Moitessier's who were also sailing in the race?
(a) Loick.
(b) Fougeron.
(c) Nigel Tetley.
(d) Bill King,

5. What gift did Moitessier accept from journalists?
(a) A camera.
(b) Champagne.
(c) Food.
(d) A transmitter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier avoid off the coast of Tasmania?

2. What book of the Bible did Moitessier meditate on at Christmas?

3. What did Moitessier learn sailing junks as a youth?

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

5. What was the danger of sailing the way Moitessier sailed as he approached Cape Horn?

(see the answer key)

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