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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 and 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What friend, who had helped Moitessier build other boats, inspired him to figure out how to make repairs now?
(a) Loick.
(b) Henry Wakelam.
(c) Bill King.
(d) Nigel Tetley.

2. Which of the following were NOT friends of Moitessier's who were also sailing in the race?
(a) Fougeron.
(b) Bill King,
(c) Loick.
(d) Nigel Tetley.

3. How did Moitessier celebrate his birthday?
(a) By making repairs.
(b) By writing about his voyage.
(c) With champagne.
(d) With fresh fish.

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

5. What kind of boat did Nigel sail?
(a) Catamaran.
(b) Monohull.
(c) Trimaran.
(d) Brigantine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier want to send to the Sunday Times?

2. What illusion did Moitessier have at the Cape of Good Hope?

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

4. How did Moitessier typically sleep in good conditions?

5. What instrument helps Moitessier estimate his speed and distance traveled?

(see the answer key)

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