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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At first the children thought the treat was:
(a) Building material.
(b) Whale blubber.
(c) A strange rock.
(d) Coal tar.

2. What was the name of the college the teachers represented?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Tarawa.
(c) New Guinea.
(d) Papauta.

3. In which part of Australia is Port Denison located?
(a) Queensland.
(b) Victoria.
(c) Melbourne.
(d) Canberra.

4. Which of the following began to become an issue for Slocum?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Cold.
(c) Leg cramps.
(d) Fever.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?

2. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?

3. The boat was how many feet in length?

4. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

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

(see the answer key)

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