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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 name of the residence of that particular guest?
(a) Vinca.
(b) Valhalla.
(c) Vailima.
(d) Valmont.

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

3. According to a quote on page 221, Slocum refers to the islanders as being as _______ as possible.
(a) Beatific.
(b) Sinless.
(c) Charming.
(d) Loathesome.

4. In what year did Slocum buy the boat from the captain?
(a) 1882.
(b) 1888.
(c) 1879.
(d) 1892.

5. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
(a) Island.
(b) Woman.
(c) Carcass.
(d) Famine.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that the Pacific is more ______ than any other ocean.

2. At first the children thought the treat was:

3. How many years did it take?

4. Slocum passed an English steamer that facetiously sent up a message wishing the Spray:

5. What is a williwaw?

(see the answer key)

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