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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what year was Slocum born?
(a) 1829.
(b) 1861.
(c) 1844.
(d) 1850.

3. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?
(a) Robust.
(b) Strong.
(c) Stubborn.
(d) Hearty.

4. What is the name of the valley visible from the Slocum house?
(a) Chesapeake.
(b) Annapolis.
(c) Cape May.
(d) Hudson.

5. What is bacalhao?
(a) Mast.
(b) Knife.
(c) Shoe.
(d) Fish.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city did the captain live?

2. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

3. Slocum had always longed to be a:

4. Which was not one of Slocum's boats?

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

(see the answer key)

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