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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 12 years.
(d) 3 years.

2. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?
(a) April 16.
(b) March 3.
(c) July 4.
(d) February 23.

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

4. Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country?
(a) Tasmania.
(b) South Africa.
(c) New Zealand.
(d) Australia.

5. What was the name of the residence of that particular guest?
(a) Vailima.
(b) Valmont.
(c) Vinca.
(d) Valhalla.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was offered a job aboard the experimental gunboat called:

2. How long did Slocum stay at St. Kilda?

3. What is the name of the valley visible from the Slocum house?

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

5. Who/what is Juan Fernandez?

(see the answer key)

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