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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 adjective best describes the Brits' attitude toward Slocum?
(a) Exhuberant.
(b) Cordial.
(c) Cold.
(d) Rude.

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

3. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?
(a) Cape of Good Hope.
(b) Cape Pillar.
(c) Cape George.
(d) Cape Hatteras.

4. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?
(a) 1895.
(b) 1881.
(c) 1890.
(d) 1887.

5. What item did savages steal from Slocum?
(a) Fishing equipment.
(b) Tacks.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Beer.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

3. Which is not listed as being one of the authors read by Slocum?

4. In what year was Slocum born?

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

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