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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the captain who made Slocum an offer he couldn't refuse?
(a) Pierce.
(b) Everly.
(c) Handel.
(d) Cook.

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

3. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?
(a) May 31.
(b) September 6.
(c) December 1.
(d) January 26.

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

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

6. Slocum details his experiences with a civilized little _____.
(a) Spider.
(b) Shark.
(c) Sea gull.
(d) Carp.

7. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?
(a) Cape George.
(b) Cape Pillar.
(c) Cape Hatteras.
(d) Cape of Good Hope.

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

9. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?
(a) Parisian.
(b) Venetian.
(c) Grecian.
(d) Roman.

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

11. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Leather worker.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Teacher.

12. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?
(a) 1887.
(b) 1895.
(c) 1881.
(d) 1890.

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

14. What previous trick had Slocum used to confuse Black Pedro?
(a) Switching directions.
(b) Changing clothes.
(c) Firing into the water.
(d) Welcoming him aboard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.

2. What location was Slocum approaching when he just missed a shipwreck?

3. Eventually, Slocum managed to right his course and navigate through which Channel?

4. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

5. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

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