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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?
(a) Fisherman.
(b) Leather worker.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Blacksmith.

2. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?
(a) Bradford.
(b) Brewster.
(c) Cook.
(d) Standish.

3. The boat was how many feet in length?
(a) 37.
(b) 43.
(c) 48.
(d) 29.

4. What was the name of the bay that was located nearby?
(a) Fundy.
(b) Worley.
(c) Prince Edward.
(d) Victoria.

5. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?
(a) Shipyard.
(b) Railroad.
(c) Courthouse.
(d) Lighthouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was offered a job aboard the experimental gunboat called:

2. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?

3. What is the name of the ship Slocum passed early on in the voyage?

4. What is bacalhao?

5. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?

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