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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.
(a) Burt.
(b) Brown.
(c) Jacks.
(d) Young.

2. Slocum had a difficult time adapting to the customs of which island?
(a) Peleliu.
(b) Marquesas.
(c) Guam.
(d) Samoa.

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

4. Slocum recalls receiving a warm welcome when he arrived at which location?
(a) Montevideo.
(b) Tasmania.
(c) Gibraltar.
(d) Cape of Good Hope.

5. What is bacalhao?
(a) Shoe.
(b) Mast.
(c) Knife.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?

2. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?

3. What was the name of the captain who went on the trip with Slocum?

4. The man was which type of captain?

5. What previous trick had Slocum used to confuse Black Pedro?

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