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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 was Moitessier's yacht named?
(a) Joshua.
(b) Abraham.
(c) Victress.
(d) Pequod.

2. Where did Moitessier begin his trip around the world?
(a) Penzance, England.
(b) Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
(c) Portsmouth, England.
(d) Plymouth, England.

3. What was Moitessier's wife's name?
(a) Helene.
(b) Jeanette.
(c) Marie.
(d) Francoise.

4. What happened to Moitessier at 31 degrees latitude?
(a) He found a leak.
(b) He blew out a sail.
(c) He was knocked down.
(d) He encountered another racer.

5. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?
(a) By passing certain ports.
(b) By leaving messages in bottles.
(c) By leaving messages in different ports.
(d) By relaying messages through other ships.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened after Moitessier approached the town in Trinidad?

2. What kind of boat did Moitessier sail in the race?

3. How did Moitessier reconnoiter the town he saw in Trinidad?

4. What were conditions like when Moitessier was approaching Trinidad?

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

(see the answer key)

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