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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 and 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How did Moitessier communicate with the freighter at first?
(a) With a mirror for Morse code.
(b) With a radio.
(c) With a can and a slingshot.
(d) With semaphore flags.

4. What were conditions like after Moitessier passed the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Choppy.
(b) Gales.
(c) Soft air.
(d) Inconsistent winds.

5. What did Moitessier use to increase leverage when he was making repairs?
(a) A pry bar.
(b) The mast.
(c) Spare line.
(d) A spare staysail boom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Moitessier remember that happened on his previous boat?

2. What kind of boat did Nigel sail?

3. How did Moitessier keep track of his route?

4. Why did Moitessier keep his sails reefed after rounding the Cape of Good Hope?

5. Why did Moitessier have this fear about making this mistake?

(see the answer key)

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