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

2. Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country?
(a) Australia.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Tasmania.

3. How many head teachers were greeted by Slocum?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. Who attempted to calm the people about Slocum's presence?
(a) Commissioner.
(b) Governor.
(c) King.
(d) Harbor Master.

5. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
(a) Malietoa.
(b) Hoa Lu.
(c) Tamatoa.
(d) Kempegowda.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many female students accompanied the teachers?

2. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.

3. What was the fattest animal on the island?

4. Slocum talks about the unusual "rain of ____."

5. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the people of Mauritius celebrate the arrival of Slocum and the Spray?

2. Where did the Spray land in South Africa? Who did Slocum meet there?

3. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?

4. While on Samoa, Slocum played host to a number of people. List at least one of the instances.

5. Aside from the King, Slocum met other people from royal families. Discuss the meeting with Mr. A. Young.

6. Slocum recorded many unusual incidents along the way including the "rain of blood." What is the "rain of blood" and where is it found?

7. Slocum received a pleasant surprise after he landed in Apia. What was the surprise?

8. Who is Mr. Myles? What about the man made Slocum uneasy?

9. What was the common procedure when a ship arrived on Mauritius?

10. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?

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