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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year did Slocum leave for his trip around the world?
(a) 1887.
(b) 1895.
(c) 1881.
(d) 1890.

2. On what date did the Spray reach Port Denison?
(a) March 16.
(b) October 3.
(c) July 27.
(d) May 26.

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

4. What word does Slocum use to describe Fuego?
(a) Dismal.
(b) Lost.
(c) Frigid.
(d) Enchanting.

5. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?
(a) Bligh.
(b) Cook.
(c) Vasquez.
(d) Magellan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?

2. How many head teachers were greeted by Slocum?

3. What was the name of the first boat co-owned by Slocum?

4. Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country?

5. On the first leg of the trip, Slocum sailed from Boston to which of the following locations?

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