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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What previous trick had Slocum used to confuse Black Pedro?
(a) Changing clothes.
(b) Firing into the water.
(c) Welcoming him aboard.
(d) Switching directions.

2. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

3. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.
(a) Adventuresome.
(b) American.
(c) Seafaring.
(d) Male.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the title of Foy?

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

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

4. Eventually, Slocum managed to right his course and navigate through which Channel?

5. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?

(see the answer key)

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