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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 and 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why was Moitessier heading toward Trinidad?
(a) To check in with the race committee.
(b) To drop off film.
(c) To plan his strategy.
(d) To pick up supplies.

3. What instrument helps Moitessier estimate his speed and distance traveled?
(a) The barometer.
(b) The boom.
(c) The tiller.
(d) The log.

4. How did Moitessier communicate for the first time with another ship?
(a) By Morse code.
(b) By semaphore.
(c) By signal flags.
(d) By radio.

5. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?
(a) Ketch.
(b) Brigantine.
(c) Catamaran.
(d) Yawl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sail allowed Moitessier to sail in light air?

2. What did Moitessier have to do when a gale hit?

3. What was Moitessier's strategy in the around the world race?

4. What was Moitessier following when he passed the Canary Islands?

5. Where did Moitessier hit the doldrums?

(see the answer key)

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