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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. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?
2. What word did Slocum use to describe Keeling Cocos?
3. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
4. Who interviewed Slocum when he reached South Africa?
5. Slocum discusses his trip to which island named after a day of the week?
Short Essay Questions
1. What did Slocum do while out on the ocean for such long stretches of time?
2. What was Slocum's opinion of the area?
3. Examine Slocum's first interaction with the children of the island.
4. What was the common procedure when a ship arrived on Mauritius?
5. What was the most fascinating thing about the island in Slocum's eyes?
6. In chapter 12, the author talks about spending a lot of time in various ports. Discuss the stops and how they relate to Slocum's long stretches of time spent on the sea.
7. What story does Slocum tell about introducing the islanders to donuts?
8. Discuss Slocum's stay on Thursday Island. Why was Slocum's presence so important?
9. Aside from the King, Slocum met other people from royal families. Discuss the meeting with Mr. A. Young.
10. Describe at least one incident in which money was given to support Slocum's journey.
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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.
Essay Topic 2
Slocum had to be very conscientious when it came to supplies for the ship. Create a list of supplies for the journey. Include the use of each item and how long it would last. Examine Slocum's plan for obtaining more supplies. Where did Slocum obtain more supplies? What if Slocum ran out of supplies while out at sea? What supplies were most vital? How did Slocum know where to get supplies and how much they would cost? Explain.
Essay Topic 3
Joshua Slocum was born in Nova Scotia. Examine Slocum's early life and the lives of his ancestors. What was appealing about the Bay of Fundy? What made the family choose that particular locale in Nova Scotia? What about the geography appealed to Slocum? Share some of the activities in which Slocum took part that involved the ocean and/or the Bay of Fundy. Include any other pertinent and related details to Slocum's life in Nova Scotia.
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