1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is the shape of a catboat's sail?
A) Square
B) Triangular
C) Four sided with a gaff
D) Rectangular

Question 2. How is the shape of a sailboat hull determined?
A) The purpose of the boat and the type of waters it will be sailed in
B) The size of the boat
C) The type of sail it will have
D) The color of the hull

Question 3. What do centerboards and dagger boards do for a sailboat?
A) Provide stability and minimize tipping
B) Adjust the angle of the sail
C) Serve as a rudder
D) Keep the boat from drifting too far southward

Question 4. What is the technical problem in sailing that the article mentions?
A) Handling the rudder
B) Handling the oars
C) Handling the sails to catch the wind
D) Handling the anchor

Question 5. What is leeway in sailing?
A) The direction in which the wind is blowing
B) The direction in which the boat is headed
C) The southwestward pressure exerted on the sail
D) The drift of the boat to the southward due to water resistance against the side