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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does Slocum use to describe the boat's pace at this point?
(a) Unsatisfactory.
(b) Choppy.
(c) Stunning.
(d) Steady.

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

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

4. Who/what is Juan Fernandez?
(a) King.
(b) Ship.
(c) Coffee grower.
(d) Island.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?

2. Just around this time Slocum has his first real encounter with which of the following:

3. Where is Slocum at the beginning of chapter 6?

4. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?

5. Which of the following began to become an issue for Slocum?

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