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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By this time, Slocum was celebrating which major holiday?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Easter.
(c) Memorial Day.
(d) Christmas.

2. How much would it have cost Slocum to join the union to work at the shipyard?
(a) $40.
(b) $25.
(c) $60.
(d) $50.

3. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?
(a) Canary.
(b) Hawaiian.
(c) Azores.
(d) Mariana.

4. What type of tree was prevalent around the Slocum house?
(a) Maple.
(b) Pine.
(c) Spruce.
(d) Cherry.

5. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?
(a) White.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?

2. After the encounter, Slocum docks at which location?

3. The boat was how many feet in length?

4. What is the name of Joshua Slocum's sister?

5. In what year was Slocum born?

(see the answer key)

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