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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Just outside of Port Angosto, Slocum was greeted by which of the following:
(a) Snow.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Hail.
(d) Island women.

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

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

4. What is the capital of the province where the Slocums lived?
(a) Quebec.
(b) Ottawa.
(c) Halifax.
(d) Montreal.

5. Who/what is Juan Fernandez?
(a) Island.
(b) Ship.
(c) King.
(d) Coffee grower.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a williwaw?

3. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

4. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

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

(see the answer key)

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