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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) Vailima.
(c) Valmont.
(d) Valhalla.

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

3. What type of tree was prevalent around the Slocum house?
(a) Maple.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Pine.
(d) Spruce.

4. Which explorer was the first to travel around the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Vasquez.
(b) Da Gama.
(c) Columbus.
(d) Magellan.

5. What is the name of the famous ghost ship said to be sailing around the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) SS Watertown.
(b) Mary Celeste.
(c) Scotsman.
(d) Flying Dutchman.

Short Answer Questions

1. The man was which type of captain?

2. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?

3. What response did the president give when he learned of Slocum's voyage?

4. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?

5. Slocum sailed from Grenada onto which island group?

(see the answer key)

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