Question 1

How old was Michael when he sailed solo across the Atlantic Ocean alone?

Question 2

How many miles will Michael's solo sail cover?

Question 3

When Michael sailed across the Atlantic Ocean,

who followed him in a separate boat?

Question 4

How will Michael spend much of his spare time during the voyage?

Question 5

How old was Michael when he began sailing?

a) 13

b) 15

c) seven

d) eight

Question 6

Who is Beckie?

a) his mum

b) his current girl-friend

c) his ex-girl friend

d) his elder sister

Question 7

What does Michael expect to struggle against during the first few days of his trip?

a) sea-sickness

b) raging seas

c) being alone

d) sub-zero temperatures

Question 8

How long is Michael's boat?

a) 50 metres

b) 20 feet

c) 200 metres

d) 20 metres

Question 9

Who holds the current record for being the youngest person to sail around the world solo?

a) Michael Perham

b) Jesse Martin

c) Beckie Martin

Question 10

Which country does the current record holder come from?

a) England

b) Australia

c) America

Question 11Where will Michael face the most difficult conditions of his voyage?

a) Antarctic

b) Southern Ocean

c) North Atlantic

Question 12

When did the previous holder of the youngest person to sail the world solo achieve his record?

a) five years ago

b) 10 years ago

c) last year

Answers on page 11 next Friday

1. c, 2. c, 3. b, 4. b, 5. c, 6. b, 7. c, 8. d, 9. Jesse Martin, 10. Australia, 11. Southern Ocean, 12. 10 years ago

Answers

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Carrie: lead vocalist / keyboard / been singer in two groups / worked at record store / rap / movies /cooking /Indian food / milkshake / follow your dream

Olga: lead guitarist / electric piano / none / music student / modern popular / tennis / gym / wearing black / dogs / perform as much as possible

Mags: percussionist / flute / played in jazz band / classical opera / photography / crossword puzzles / meat / coffee/ join a group

Lou: woodwind player / electric violin / orchestra / orchestra player / classical piano, jazz, pop / cycling / watching football / wasting time / rap music / everyone should play a musical instrument