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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is bacalhao?
(a) Knife.
(b) Mast.
(c) Fish.
(d) Shoe.

2. In what city did the captain live?
(a) Fairhaven.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Kennebunc.
(d) Annapolis.

3. What item did savages steal from Slocum?
(a) Beer.
(b) Fishing equipment.
(c) Tacks.
(d) Clothes.

4. What was the name of the boat purchased from the captain?
(a) Seawitch.
(b) Spray.
(c) Northern Light.
(d) Aurora Borealis.

5. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.
(a) Beef.
(b) Bread.
(c) Wine.
(d) Cheese.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tree was prevalent around the Slocum house?

2. Just around this time Slocum has his first real encounter with which of the following:

3. Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country?

4. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?

5. What adjective best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?

(see the answer key)

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