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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the surname of the Transvaal president?
(a) Kilborn.
(b) Klinger.
(c) Kinder.
(d) Kruger.

2. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?
(a) Canary.
(b) Hawaiian.
(c) Azores.
(d) Mariana.

3. Slocum discusses his trip to which island named after a day of the week?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Saturday.
(d) Thursday.

4. On the first leg of the trip, Slocum sailed from Boston to which of the following locations?
(a) Gibraltar.
(b) Sydney.
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Cape Horn.

5. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?
(a) Robust.
(b) Strong.
(c) Hearty.
(d) Stubborn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?

2. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.

3. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?

4. Slocum came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:

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

(see the answer key)

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