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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Appendix.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Moitessier wondering about when he rounded the Horn?
(a) His wife's birthday.
(b) Nigel's trimaran.
(c) The prize money from the race.
(d) His childhood home.

2. What did Moitessier hope was communicated from his contact with the town in Trinidad?
(a) The letters on his sail.
(b) The message he passed to the boat that came to meet him.
(c) The film he dropped off.
(d) The message he communicated with Morse code.

3. 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) He had a better system of trimming sails.
(c) His boat is lighter.
(d) His boat is better-designed.

4. What mistake did Moitessier make that caused him to be knocked down in the Pacific?
(a) Activating the self-steering.
(b) Carrying too much sail.
(c) Not changing course.
(d) Falling asleep during a gale.

5. What was Moitessier's average speed at the beginning of his trip?
(a) 500 miles a day.
(b) 300 miles a day.
(c) 250 miles a day.
(d) 150 miles a day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What friend, who had helped Moitessier build other boats, inspired him to figure out how to make repairs now?

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

3. How long would Moitessier's water have lasted him?

4. What did Moitessier say freak waves are sometimes caused by?

5. What happened to the fisherman who got magic powers when he saved a talking fish in the story?

(see the answer key)

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