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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is not listed as being one of the authors read by Slocum?
(a) Cervantes.
(b) Defoe.
(c) Hemingway.
(d) Stevenson.

2. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

3. How long did Slocum stay in that particular port?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 8 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 1 week.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The author talks about his encounter with various people, including those involved in which war?

2. What was the position of Beyers, the man who introduced Slocum?

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

4. While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray?

5. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?

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