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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. Where did Moitessier get close to other ships?
(a) Prudhomme Bay.
(b) Capetown.
(c) Biscayne Bay.
(d) Walker Bay.

2. What was Moitessier following when he passed the Canary Islands?
(a) Flying fish.
(b) An albatross.
(c) A giant tuna.
(d) A cargo ship.

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

4. Where was Moitessier hoping his message would be communicated to?
(a) The Sunday Times.
(b) The news wire service.
(c) The International Herald Tribune.
(d) The Lloyd's agency.

5. Why did Moitessier decide to sail close to South Africa?
(a) To make repairs.
(b) To be seen by other ships.
(c) To get supplies.
(d) To radio a message.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier do when he was about 300 miles from the Cape of Good Hope?

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

3. What was Moitessier's average speed at the beginning of his trip?

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

5. What did Moitessier ultimately pass to the freighter?

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