What A Chance To Race With The Pros!

From a news story by
CNN San Francisco Reporter Rusty Dornin


(A) Multiple Choice

1 The job of the 17th man is --------- .
A to steer the ship
B to raise the jib
C to stand behind the helmsman
D none of the above

2 George Ellison will be --------.
A part of the crew of America One
B the 17th man on America One
C part of the crew of America True
D the 17th man on America True

3 To get the 17th man spot on America One you have to------- .
A enter a contest
B design a jib halyard lock
C be an expert sailor
D be a sponsor

4 If the guest falls overboard,----------- .
A the boat will stop and pick him up
B the boat will lose the race
C the boat will go on without him
D the skipper salutes and says good luck

5 The first America's Cup race was --------- years ago.
A 132
B 150
C 16
D 148