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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) Blacksmith.
(b) Fisherman.
(c) Leather worker.
(d) Teacher.

2. In what city did the captain live?
(a) Annapolis.
(b) Fairhaven.
(c) Kennebunc.
(d) Richmond.

3. How long had the boat been sitting in the captain's yard?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 12 years.

4. How much would it have cost Slocum to join the union to work at the shipyard?
(a) $60.
(b) $40.
(c) $25.
(d) $50.

5. Slocum would eventually follow the route of which famous explorer?
(a) Columbus.
(b) Vespucci.
(c) Erikson.
(d) Magellan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?

2. What is the name of Joshua Slocum's sister?

3. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

4. What was the name of the bay that was located nearby?

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

(see the answer key)

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