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

2. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?
(a) Hawaiian.
(b) Canary.
(c) Azores.
(d) Mariana.

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

4. Which was not one of Slocum's boats?
(a) Southern Cross.
(b) Liberdale.
(c) Aquineck.
(d) Northern Light.

5. The man was which type of captain?
(a) Whaling.
(b) Football.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) Navy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of tree was prevalent around the Slocum house?

2. What was the name of Slocum's old adversary?

3. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?

4. What was the name of the boat purchased from the captain?

5. In what year was Slocum born?

(see the answer key)

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