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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) Cold.
(b) Cordial.
(c) Exhuberant.
(d) Rude.

2. What adjective is used to describe Slocum's friend the captain?
(a) Seasoned.
(b) Crotchety.
(c) Doddering.
(d) Scattered.

3. Slocum had always longed to be a:
(a) Master shipbuilder.
(b) Photographer.
(c) Chef.
(d) Painter.

4. What was the name of the man who led the pirates?
(a) Blackbeard.
(b) Captain Bligh.
(c) Black Pedro.
(d) Bluebeard.

5. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:
(a) Gator nose.
(b) Dog ear.
(c) Pig foot.
(d) Cat's paw.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

2. What was the name of the first boat co-owned by Slocum?

3. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

4. What is the name of the valley visible from the Slocum house?

5. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?

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