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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 remember that happened on his previous boat?
(a) He had capsized.
(b) He had collided with a cargo ship.
(c) He had run aground.
(d) He was thrown off in a gale.

2. What part of the freighter hit Moitessier's boat?
(a) The side.
(b) The stern.
(c) The bow.
(d) The boom.

3. Why did Moitessier feel that he was sailing faster than he had on previous voyages as he approached Cape Horn?
(a) His boat is lighter.
(b) He is more experienced.
(c) He had a better system of trimming sails.
(d) His boat is better-designed.

4. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?
(a) A request for information.
(b) A package.
(c) A message.
(d) A status report.

5. What did Moitessier have to do when a gale hit?
(a) Trim the sails.
(b) Reef the sails.
(c) Raise the sails.
(d) Strike the sails.

Short Answer Questions

1. What damage did Moitessier suffer at 31 degrees latitude?

2. What did Moitessier imagine as he slept while he was rounding Cape Horn?

3. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?

4. How did Moitessier try to determine whether there was a gale coming as he approached Australia?

5. What did Moitessier begin to use as he approached Cape Horn?

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