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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19 and 20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Moitessier try to determine whether there was a gale coming as he approached Australia?
(a) He read the clouds.
(b) He read the wind.
(c) He read the sun's position.
(d) He read the secondary swell.

2. What did Moitessier do when he hit light winds after passing Trinidad?
(a) Varnish all the woodwork.
(b) Paint the decks.
(c) Clean the barnacles from the hull.
(d) Tune his rigging.

3. What did Moitessier decide to do after passing Tasmania?
(a) To put in for supplies.
(b) Not to try to contact anyone.
(c) To return home.
(d) To leave the race.

4. What part of the freighter hit Moitessier's boat?
(a) The bow.
(b) The side.
(c) The stern.
(d) The boom.

5. What news did Moitessier get about the race on the BBC radio?
(a) He heard about Fougeron's passing Tasmania.
(b) He heard about his own passage past Tasmania.
(c) None.
(d) He heard about Knox-Johnston's passing Tasmania.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Moitessier progressing when he enters the Pacific Ocean?

2. What did Moitessier see around his boat after passing Tasmania?

3. What did Moitessier avoid off the coast of Tasmania?

4. Where did Moitessier get close to other ships?

5. What did Moitessier see as he approached Cape Horn?

(see the answer key)

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