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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Joshua Slocum's sister?
(a) Nonie.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Natalie.
(d) Naomi.

2. One of the most notable items at this point in the story is the reappearance of which of the following:
(a) American coastline.
(b) Sun.
(c) North Star.
(d) Coast Guard.

3. What was the fattest animal on the island?
(a) Pig.
(b) Goat.
(c) Cat.
(d) Dog.

4. Slocum was pleased to introduce the islanders to which of the following:
(a) Chess.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Shipbuilding.

5. Slocum reports that violent gales assaulted the ship on an average of every ___ hours.
(a) 48.
(b) 72.
(c) 24.
(d) 36.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?

2. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?

3. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?

4. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?

5. Kruger is quoted as saying, "_____ is the corner-stone of the South African Republic."

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