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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many wise men approached Slocum hoping to learn that the world was really flat?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

2. Slocum also writes about his trip to Longwood, home of which famous leader?
(a) Peter the Great.
(b) Napoleon.
(c) King Ferdinand.
(d) Winston Churchill.

3. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"
(a) Cove.
(b) Reef.
(c) Lighthouse.
(d) Bird.

4. Slocum says it took ______ explorers many years to learn how to sail around the Cape of Good Hope.
(a) Portuguese.
(b) French.
(c) Spanish.
(d) Italian.

5. Slocum talks about the unusual "rain of ____."
(a) Fear.
(b) Death.
(c) Blood.
(d) Sand.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.

2. The man routinely preached about ______.

3. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?

4. What is the name of the famous ghost ship said to be sailing around the Cape of Good Hope?

5. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.

(see the answer key)

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