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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the first boat co-owned by Slocum?
(a) Aurora.
(b) Seawitch.
(c) Spray.
(d) Northern Light.

2. Which was not one of Slocum's boats?
(a) Northern Light.
(b) Liberdale.
(c) Southern Cross.
(d) Aquineck.

3. Which is not listed as being one of the authors read by Slocum?
(a) Stevenson.
(b) Cervantes.
(c) Defoe.
(d) Hemingway.

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

5. What was the name of Slocum's old adversary?
(a) Van Pelt.
(b) De Mello.
(c) Van Sant.
(d) Defoe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the ship Slocum passed early on in the voyage?

2. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?

3. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

4. What type of wood did Slocum use to repair the Spray?

5. Slocum had always longed to be a:

(see the answer key)

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