- 1. Which city did Sir Francis Chichester set sail from at the beginning of his solo circumnavigation?
A) London
B) Plymouth
C) Sydney
D) Miami
- 2. In what year was Sir Francis Chichester knighted by Queen Elizabeth II?
A) 1950
B) 1967
C) 1975
D) 1982
- 3. What nationality was Sir Francis Chichester?
A) British
B) Australian
C) French
D) American
- 4. What was the southernmost point of Sir Francis Chichester's solo voyage?
A) Cape Leeuwin
B) Cape Horn
C) Cape of Good Hope
D) Cape Comorin
- 5. What was Sir Francis Chichester's age when he completed his solo circumnavigation?
A) 65
B) 50
C) 70
D) 55
- 6. What did Sir Francis Chichester use to navigate during his solo voyage?
A) Map
B) Sextant
C) GPS
D) Compass
- 7. What was the name of Sir Francis Chichester's wife?
A) Victoria
B) Mary
C) Elizabeth
D) Sheila
- 8. During his solo voyage, in what ocean did Sir Francis Chichester encounter fierce storms near Cape Horn?
A) Atlantic Ocean
B) Indian Ocean
C) Southern Ocean
D) Arctic Ocean
- 9. Sir Francis Chichester was known for his innovations in what field related to sailing?
A) Sail Making
B) Navigation
C) Fishing
D) Boat Building
- 10. During his circumnavigation, which landmass did Sir Francis Chichester see from afar but did not stop at?
A) South America
B) Africa
C) Antarctica
D) Australia
- 11. What was the name of Sir Francis Chichester's yacht during his solo voyage around the world?
A) Gipsy Moth IV
B) Wind Dancer
C) Sea Breeze
D) Blue Marlin
- 12. How long did it take Sir Francis Chichester to complete his solo around-the-world voyage?
A) 300 days
B) 180 days
C) 150 days
D) 226 days
- 13. How many stops did Sir Francis Chichester make during his solo around-the-world voyage?
A) One
B) None
C) Three
D) Five
- 14. What was Sir Francis Chichester's profession before becoming a solo sailor?
A) Surgeon
B) Soldier
C) Explorer
D) Aviator
- 15. What was the name of Sir Francis Chichester's autobiography about his round-the-world voyage?
A) Navigating the Unknown
B) Against All Odds
C) The Lone Sailor
D) Gipsy Moth Circles the World
- 16. What was the approximate length of Sir Francis Chichester's yacht Gipsy Moth IV?
A) 60 feet
B) 40 feet
C) 35 feet
D) 53 feet
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