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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:

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

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

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

5. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?

Short Essay Questions

1. Slocum talks about an omen that confirmed his ambitions for the Spray. What was the omen?

2. Who greeted Slocum at Snug Bay? What happened?

3. Describe some of Slocum's earlier voyages. Which boat was used for this new pastime?

4. Discuss Slocum's trip to Juan Fernandez.

5. How does Joshua Slocum describe the people of Nova Scotia?

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

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

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

9. Explain the dilemma faced by Slocum when his boat was wrecked.

10. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum encountered more issues with the weather. Explain the issues and Slocum's decision on how to move forward.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine in detail the types of ships mentioned in the story. Include the oyster boat, gaff, tug boat and others. Which is the most practical? Which is best suited to Slocum? Explain who would be likely to operate each boat. Also examine the purpose of each.

Essay Topic 2

Slocum's visits to various ports turned out to be valuable learning experiences for all concerned. Discuss the learning experiences between Slocum and the islanders. What did the islanders teach Slocum? What was the most unusual skill? What was the most practical or valuable? What skills did Slocum teach to the natives? What other items did Slocum introduce to the natives? How do you think the experiences changed each? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Slocum stayed in many different ports during his journey. Examine Slocum's choice to remain in the ports. Why would Slocum choose to spend so much time in some of the ports? Was it necessary? What might have prompted Slocum to stay if there was no need? Where did Slocum spend the most amount of time? Why? What did Slocum learn while he was at the various ports? How was Slocum received? What was the general opinion of the Spray? Explain.

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