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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:
(a) Cat's paw.
(b) Pig foot.
(c) Gator nose.
(d) Dog ear.

2. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?
(a) Columbia.
(b) Northern Light.
(c) Destroyer.
(d) Windswept.

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

4. By this time, Slocum was celebrating which major holiday?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Fourth of July.
(c) Easter.
(d) Memorial Day.

5. What caused Slocum to vary his course?
(a) Storm.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Illness.
(d) Broken mast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?

2. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.

3. On the first leg of the trip, Slocum sailed from Boston to which of the following locations?

4. What is bacalhao?

5. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

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