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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?
(a) A pulley system.
(b) A wheel.
(c) A windlass.
(d) A fulcrum.

2. Why did Moitessier keep his sails reefed after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) The winds had gotten light.
(b) He had torn his large sails.
(c) The winds were still howling.
(d) He was tired.

3. What did Moitessier fantasize about after passing Tasmania?
(a) Being home for Christmas.
(b) Eating smoked ham.
(c) The smell of home cooking.
(d) Celebrating Christmas with New Zealand fishermen.

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

5. What dangerous reef did Moitessier avoid near New Zealand?
(a) The South Trap.
(b) Mount Reef.
(c) Lighthouse Reef.
(d) The Barrier Reef.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of birds did Moitessier see on his way to the Cape of Leeuwin?

2. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?

3. What did Moitessier remember the weather interpreter needing in order to interpret the weather?

4. What was Moitessier wondering about when he rounded the Horn?

5. What kind of boat did Nigel sail?

(see the answer key)

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