Free Joshua Slocum Quiz

1)

Which of the following began to become an issue for Slocum? (from Chapters 6-10)

Leg cramps.

Cold.

Fever.

Loneliness.

2)

What is the name used to describe a subtropical high in barometric pressure? (from Chapters 18-21)

Equatorial Shift.

Horse Latitudes.

Pacific Longitudes.

Tropic of Cancer.

3)

Slocum was pleased to introduce the islanders to which of the following: (from Chapters 11-14)

Donuts.

Chess.

Weaving.

Shipbuilding.

4)

Slocum's issues with thieves continued. The author points out an attack with a _____ arrow. (from Chapters 6-10)

Brazilian.

Poison-tipped.

Snipe.

Fuegian.

5)

Who was Slocum's special guest? (from Chapters 11-14)

Captain Howard.

John Slocum.

Mrs. Stevenson.

King of the islands.

6)

What type of boats were mentioned by Slocum at this point? (from Chapters 11-14)

Cruise ships.

Yachts.

Aircraft carriers.

Gunboats.

7)

One of the most notable items at this point in the story is the reappearance of which of the following: (from Chapters 18-21)

Sun.

Coast Guard.

American coastline.

North Star.

8)

At the end of the voyage Slocum was able to spend ___ hours at the wheel without suffering from exhaustion. (from Chapters 18-21)

24.

48.

30.

18.

9)

Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country? (from Chapters 11-14)

Tasmania.

South Africa.

New Zealand.

Australia.

10)

What was the fattest animal on the island? (from Chapters 11-14)

Dog.

Cat.

Goat.

Pig.

11)

How long did Slocum stay in that particular port? (from Chapters 15-17)

3 days.

1 week.

2 weeks.

8 days.

12)

What common item was the real cause of the rain? (from Chapters 11-14)

Bricks.

Mist.

Coral reefs.

Tides.

13)

Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company. (from Chapters 11-14)

Dolphins.

Coral reefs.

Birds.

Bible.

14)

The Alert approached the Spray after coming off of the unusually named ____ Rump. (from Chapters 18-21)

Lion's.

Leopard's.

Gorilla's.

Cougar's.

15)

Who/what is Juan Fernandez? (from Chapters 6-10)

Ship.

Coffee grower.

King.

Island.

16)

According to a quote on page 221, Slocum refers to the islanders as being as _______ as possible. (from Chapters 15-17)

Sinless.

Loathesome.

Charming.

Beatific.

17)

Slocum reports that violent gales assaulted the ship on an average of every ___ hours. (from Chapters 18-21)

36.

24.

48.

72.

18)

Slocum was happy to meet another American who worked as a ______. (from Chapters 15-17)

Harbor master.

Fishing boat guide.

Pearl diver.

Salvage wrecker.

19)

Slocum also writes about his trip to Longwood, home of which famous leader? (from Chapters 18-21)

Peter the Great.

Napoleon.

King Ferdinand.

Winston Churchill.

20)

What is the name of the governor of the Leeward Islands? (from Chapters 18-21)

Donald.

Fleming.

Howard.

Prince.

21)

What is the name of the king's daughter? (from Chapters 11-14)

Manuela.

Tara-Vina.

Philippina.

Faamu-Sami.

22)

What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?" (from Chapters 15-17)

Bird.

Lighthouse.

Cove.

Reef.

23)

Slocum managed to make money off of which sea creature? (from Chapters 11-14)

Tuna.

Dolphins.

Sharks.

Whales.

24)

While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray? (from Chapters 15-17)

Reorganize.

Overhaul.

Paint.

Repair.

25)

What previous trick had Slocum used to confuse Black Pedro? (from Chapters 6-10)

Changing clothes.

Firing into the water.

Switching directions.

Welcoming him aboard.

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