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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 11-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At which port did Slocum receive a warm welcome and special visit?
(a) Horta.
(b) Johannesburg.
(c) Apia.
(d) Cordelia.

2. Slocum docked in which port?
(a) Auckland.
(b) Capetown.
(c) Sydney.
(d) Victoria.

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

4. Slocum was pleased when he was able to visit with the crew of which passing ship?
(a) Windswept.
(b) Columbia.
(c) Destroyer.
(d) Northern Light.

5. What caused Slocum to vary his course?
(a) Illness.
(b) Pirates.
(c) Storm.
(d) Broken mast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did Slocum receive from Foy?

2. Slocum had always longed to be a:

3. Slocum talks about the unusual "rain of ____."

4. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?

5. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?

(see the answer key)

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