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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17 and 18.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What was Moitessier wondering about when he rounded the Horn?
(a) The prize money from the race.
(b) His childhood home.
(c) His wife's birthday.
(d) Nigel's trimaran.
2. How much water did Moitessier have after rounding Cape Horn?
(a) 60 gallons.
(b) 40 gallons.
(c) 100 gallons.
(d) 80 gallons.
3. What book of the Bible did Moitessier meditate on at Christmas?
(a) Exodus.
(b) John.
(c) Mark.
(d) Matthew.
4. What reduced Moitessier's speed after passing Tasmania?
(a) A gale.
(b) Technical problems.
(c) Doldrums.
(d) A leak.
5. What did Moitessier do to ride out bad weather?
(a) Heave-to.
(b) Anchor.
(c) Run.
(d) Drop all sail.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did Moitessier keep track of his route?
2. How close to New Zealand did Moitessier pass?
3. What did Moitessier see after passing Tasmania?
4. What did Moitessier do to celebrate Christmas?
5. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?
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