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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 location was Slocum approaching when he just missed a shipwreck?
(a) Uruguay.
(b) Jamaica.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Paraguay.

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

3. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
(a) Carcass.
(b) Famine.
(c) Woman.
(d) Island.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was offered a job aboard the experimental gunboat called:

2. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?

3. In what year did Slocum buy the boat from the captain?

4. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?

5. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?

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