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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15-17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.
(a) Mining town.
(b) Tourist trap.
(c) Shipyard.
(d) Health resort.

2. What type of wood did Slocum use to repair the Spray?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Maple.
(c) Pine.
(d) Oak.

3. According to a quote on page 221, Slocum refers to the islanders as being as _______ as possible.
(a) Loathesome.
(b) Beatific.
(c) Charming.
(d) Sinless.

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

5. Which was not one of Slocum's boats?
(a) Aquineck.
(b) Liberdale.
(c) Northern Light.
(d) Southern Cross.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is bacalhao?

2. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:

3. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?

4. What was the name of the capital?

5. Who was Slocum's special guest?

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