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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 18-21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.
(a) Brown.
(b) Jacks.
(c) Young.
(d) Burt.

2. What is bacalhao?
(a) Shoe.
(b) Mast.
(c) Fish.
(d) Knife.

3. Slocum sailed from Grenada onto which island group?
(a) Antilles.
(b) Azores.
(c) Virgin Islands.
(d) Hawaii.

4. Eventually, Slocum managed to right his course and navigate through which Channel?
(a) Cockburn.
(b) English.
(c) Magellan.
(d) Columbus.

5. Slocum passed an English steamer that facetiously sent up a message wishing the Spray:
(a) Bon Voyage.
(b) Save me.
(c) Safe travel.
(d) Merry Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the encounter, Slocum docks at which location?

2. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?

3. How long did it take to reach the next port?

4. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?

5. Which is not listed as being one of the authors read by Slocum?

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