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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 allowed Moitessier's ship to sail so quickly?
(a) Its revolutionary design.
(b) The calm weather.
(c) Its light weight.
(d) Its extraordinary sail area.

2. Whose letters did Moitessier read about passing Cape Horn?
(a) Nigel Tetley's.
(b) Other captains'.
(c) Salvage operations'.
(d) Sailors'.

3. What did Moitessier think the porpoises were trying to tell him as he passed New Zealand?
(a) To pay attention.
(b) To turn right.
(c) To turn north.
(d) To have dinner.

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

5. What did Moitessier see when he first spied the town in Trinidad?
(a) No activity ashore.
(b) People gathering to watch him sail by.
(c) People working.
(d) People fixing fishing nets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier do when the barometer dropped as Moitessier approached Cape Horn?

2. Where did Moitessier recall having sailed in earlier days?

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

4. What port did Moitessier waver about approaching?

5. What organization sponsored the round-the-world race?

(see the answer key)

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