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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. How did Moitessier reconnoiter the town he saw in Trinidad?
(a) By walking around.
(b) By signal flare-light.
(c) By rowing ashore.
(d) By climbing the mast.

2. What did Moitessier do when the barometer dropped as Moitessier approached Cape Horn?
(a) Raised the staysail.
(b) Eased the mizzen.
(c) Lowered the genoa.
(d) Reefed the main.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier see after passing Tasmania?

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

3. Why did Moitessier keep his sails reefed after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

4. How much water did Moitessier capture after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

5. What did Moitessier fantasize about after passing Tasmania?

(see the answer key)

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