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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slocum would eventually follow the route of which famous explorer?
(a) Magellan.
(b) Vespucci.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Erikson.

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

3. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?
(a) Brewster.
(b) Bradford.
(c) Cook.
(d) Standish.

4. Where is Slocum at the beginning of chapter 6?
(a) Chile.
(b) Argentina.
(c) Borneo.
(d) Rio.

5. What was the name of the captain who made Slocum an offer he couldn't refuse?
(a) Everly.
(b) Pierce.
(c) Handel.
(d) Cook.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the encounter, Slocum docks at which location?

2. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?

3. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

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

5. What word does Slocum use to describe the boat's pace at this point?

(see the answer key)

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