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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Moitessier decide to sail close to South Africa?
(a) To make repairs.
(b) To be seen by other ships.
(c) To get supplies.
(d) To radio a message.

2. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?
(a) In short naps.
(b) During the day.
(c) At the helm.
(d) In long stretches.

3. What had Moitessier's friends planted in the harbor?
(a) Wheat and rice.
(b) Poppies and hashish.
(c) Grass and banana trees.
(d) Flowers.

4. What did Moitessier avoid off the coast of Tasmania?
(a) Pirates.
(b) A reef and a rock.
(c) Sharks.
(d) A gale.

5. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Stop for supplies.
(b) Transmit his location to a passing ship.
(c) Throw stuff overboard to lighten the ship.
(d) Stop for repairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What distinction does Cape Horn have of the three capes?

2. What news did Moitessier get about the race on the BBC radio?

3. Whom did Moitessier say he pitied after he docked his boat?

4. Why did Moitessier feel that he was sailing faster than he had on previous voyages as he approached Cape Horn?

5. What were the conditions when Moitessier approached Cape Horn?

(see the answer key)

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