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

2. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?
(a) Fresh water.
(b) Carpet tacks.
(c) Salted cod.
(d) Beer.

3. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
(a) Tamatoa.
(b) Hoa Lu.
(c) Kempegowda.
(d) Malietoa.

4. Slocum was thrilled to know that he was in the same area that had been inhabited by which of the following?
(a) Swiss Family Robinson.
(b) Dr. Livingston.
(c) Robinson Crusoe.
(d) The Howells.

5. Slocum details his experiences with a civilized little _____.
(a) Carp.
(b) Spider.
(c) Sea gull.
(d) Shark.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Slocum had a difficult time adapting to the customs of which island?

3. Which explorer was the first to travel around the Cape of Good Hope?

4. What famous Puritan is mentioned in relation to St. Helena?

5. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.

(see the answer key)

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