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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 was the name of the capital?
(a) Ibiza.
(b) Horta.
(c) Lajes.
(d) Guadalajara.

2. What type of wood did Slocum use to repair the Spray?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Maple.
(c) Oak.
(d) Pine.

3. Which of the following is not one of the islands described by Slocum at this part in the journey?
(a) Booby.
(b) Easter.
(c) Home.
(d) Sunday.

4. The author states that the Pacific is more ______ than any other ocean.
(a) Fickle.
(b) Predictable.
(c) Boisterous.
(d) Accommodating.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who/what is Juan Fernandez?

2. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?

3. The trip would take Slocum to which famous island?

4. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

5. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"

(see the answer key)

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