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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
(a) Carcass.
(b) Island.
(c) Woman.
(d) Famine.

2. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?
(a) Bering.
(b) Bombay.
(c) Magellan.
(d) Black.

3. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?
(a) Vasquez.
(b) Magellan.
(c) Bligh.
(d) Cook.

4. The author states that the Pacific is more ______ than any other ocean.
(a) Predictable.
(b) Fickle.
(c) Boisterous.
(d) Accommodating.

5. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?
(a) Lark.
(b) Finch.
(c) Sparrow.
(d) Tern.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was pleased to introduce the islanders to which of the following:

2. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?

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

4. On what date did the Spray reach Port Denison?

5. What was the fattest animal on the island?

(see the answer key)

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