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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?
(a) Stubborn.
(b) Strong.
(c) Hearty.
(d) Robust.

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

3. Which of the following began to become an issue for Slocum?
(a) Fever.
(b) Cold.
(c) Loneliness.
(d) Leg cramps.

4. What is a williwaw?
(a) Bird.
(b) Rain coat.
(c) Wind.
(d) Sail.

5. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?
(a) Tasmania.
(b) Cape of Good Hope.
(c) Montevideo.
(d) Gibraltar.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?

2. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?

3. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?

4. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.

5. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

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