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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 type of tree was prevalent around the Slocum house?
(a) Spruce.
(b) Maple.
(c) Cherry.
(d) Pine.

2. Slocum was thrilled to know that he was in the same area that had been inhabited by which of the following?
(a) Robinson Crusoe.
(b) The Howells.
(c) Swiss Family Robinson.
(d) Dr. Livingston.

3. What is the name of the valley visible from the Slocum house?
(a) Hudson.
(b) Annapolis.
(c) Cape May.
(d) Chesapeake.

4. What was the name of the nearby town?
(a) Perth.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Bombay.
(d) Bowen.

5. After leaving the Channel, Slocum was on course as he traveled through which Strait?
(a) Bombay.
(b) Black.
(c) Magellan.
(d) Bering.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Slocum's issues with thieves continued. The author points out an attack with a _____ arrow.

3. Who accompanied Slocum on this part of the voyage?

4. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?

5. Slocum was able to right his course once again and was pleased to log approximately ___ miles per day.

(see the answer key)

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