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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Slocum born?
(a) 1850.
(b) 1861.
(c) 1829.
(d) 1844.

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

3. What location was Slocum approaching when he just missed a shipwreck?
(a) Paraguay.
(b) Uruguay.
(c) Jamaica.
(d) Brazil.

4. What adjective is used to describe Slocum's friend the captain?
(a) Doddering.
(b) Crotchety.
(c) Scattered.
(d) Seasoned.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?

2. By this time, Slocum was celebrating which major holiday?

3. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?

4. Slocum was able to right his course once again and was pleased to log approximately ___ miles per day.

5. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Slocum's fortune change as the Spray approached Cape Horn?

2. Discuss Slocum's interaction with the crew of the Colombia.

3. Describe Slocum's meeting with Capt. Howard and the subsequent trip to Buenos Aires.

4. Although the townspeople were amused by Slocum's ambitions, the author saw a different side of the boat. What plans did Slocum have for the Spray?

5. What was the reaction of the townspeople when Slocum agreed to the deal?

6. Examine Slocum's next encounter with savages.

7. Name at least one of the options being considered by Slocum while he was in Boston.

8. Discuss the Slocum's ongoing relationship with the British.

9. Discuss the events encountered by Slocum immediately after departing from Brazil.

10. What is Joshua Slocum's relationship with his father? How is John Slocum described?

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