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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slocum managed to make money off of which sea creature?
(a) Sharks.
(b) Dolphins.
(c) Tuna.
(d) Whales.

2. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?
(a) Cape of Good Hope.
(b) Cape Pillar.
(c) Cape Hatteras.
(d) Cape George.

3. While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray?
(a) Repair.
(b) Paint.
(c) Overhaul.
(d) Reorganize.

4. Which of the following is the religious figure mentioned in the text?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Abbe.
(c) Pastor.
(d) Monsignor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The boat was how many feet in length?

2. What adjective is used to describe Slocum's friend the captain?

3. What is the name of Joshua Slocum's sister?

4. What was the first name of the late princess?

5. Slocum had always longed to be a:

(see the answer key)

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