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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Slocum buy the boat from the captain?
(a) 1892.
(b) 1882.
(c) 1888.
(d) 1879.

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

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

4. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?
(a) White.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Red.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum had always longed to be a:

2. Slocum would eventually follow the route of which famous explorer?

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

4. Slocum details his experiences with a civilized little _____.

5. Slocum was able to right his course once again and was pleased to log approximately ___ miles per day.

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