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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?
(a) Main cove.
(b) Opera House.
(c) Governor's mansion.
(d) Snug Bay.

2. Who attempted to calm the people about Slocum's presence?
(a) Harbor Master.
(b) King.
(c) Governor.
(d) Commissioner.

3. The trip would take Slocum to which famous island?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Tahiti.
(d) Easter.

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

5. Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country?
(a) New Zealand.
(b) Tasmania.
(c) Australia.
(d) South Africa.

Short Answer Questions

1. What location was Slocum approaching when he just missed a shipwreck?

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

3. Where did Slocum's grandfather work?

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

5. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

(see the answer key)

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