Dawn Landes: A song for my hero, the woman who rowed into a hurricane

Tori Murden McClure set out to row across the Atlantic Ocean alone, facing numerous challenges including storms and Hurricane Danielle. Despite capsizing multiple times, she was rescued and later rebuilt her boat to successfully complete the journey. Her story inspired a musical adaptation.

What was Tori Murden McClure's primary goal in her rowing expedition?

• To become the first person to row across the Pacific Ocean

• To set a world record for the fastest Atlantic crossing

• To be the first woman and American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean

• To win a rowing competition

What major challenge did Tori face early in her journey?

• She lost all radio contact after a storm

• She ran out of food supplies

• Her boat was damaged by a whale

• Her boat's motor failed

How did Tori finally manage to get a weather update during her journey?

• By using a satellite phone

• By contacting a local cargo ship via VHF radio

• By receiving a message in a bottle

• By using a weather app on her phone

What natural disaster did Tori encounter during her expedition?

• An earthquake

• Hurricane Danielle

• A volcanic eruption

• A tsunami

What was Tori's condition when she set off her distress signal?

• Her boat was capsizing frequently and she was injured

• She had reached her destination but needed assistance

• Her boat was intact but she was lost

• She was out of food and water

How did Tori's life change after her initial failed attempt?

• She gave up on rowing entirely

• She found new purpose and rebuilt her boat

• She decided to write a book about her experience

• She moved to a different country

Who encouraged Tori to complete her journey after her initial failure?

• Muhammad Ali

• Her family

• Her rowing coach

• A fellow adventurer