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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the ship Slocum passed early on in the voyage?
(a) Windswept.
(b) Magnolia.
(c) Destiny.
(d) Olympia.

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

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

4. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?
(a) December 1.
(b) January 26.
(c) May 31.
(d) September 6.

5. What type of boats were mentioned by Slocum at this point?
(a) Aircraft carriers.
(b) Cruise ships.
(c) Gunboats.
(d) Yachts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum would eventually follow the route of which famous explorer?

2. What is the capital of the province where the Slocums lived?

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

4. What was the name of the boat purchased from the captain?

5. What is a williwaw?

(see the answer key)

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