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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take to reach the next port?
(a) 43 days.
(b) 5 weeks.
(c) 21 days.
(d) 36 hours.

2. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?
(a) Ensign.
(b) Navigator.
(c) Engineer.
(d) First Mate.

3. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?
(a) Salted cod.
(b) Carpet tacks.
(c) Fresh water.
(d) Beer.

4. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?
(a) Johannesburg.
(b) Horta.
(c) Apia.
(d) Cordelia.

5. How long did Slocum stay in that particular port?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?

2. Just around this time Slocum has his first real encounter with which of the following:

3. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?

4. What common item was the real cause of the rain?

5. Slocum managed to make money off of which sea creature?

(see the answer key)

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