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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 and 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mechanical device did Moitessier use to make his more involved repairs?
(a) A fulcrum.
(b) A windlass.
(c) A wheel.
(d) A pulley system.

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

3. What gift did Moitessier accept from journalists?
(a) Food.
(b) Champagne.
(c) A transmitter.
(d) A camera.

4. What did Moitessier decide to do after passing Tasmania?
(a) To return home.
(b) Not to try to contact anyone.
(c) To put in for supplies.
(d) To leave the race.

5. How long before a voyage would the weather interpreter gather information about the weather?
(a) Six hours.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three hours.
(d) Three days.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Moitessier going to communicate with others during the race?

2. What kind of birds did Moitessier see on his way to the Cape of Leeuwin?

3. What did Moitessier do when he hit light winds after passing Trinidad?

4. What did Moitessier fantasize about at Christmas?

5. What kind of boat did Nigel sail?

(see the answer key)

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