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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?
(a) Davidson.
(b) Cook.
(c) Myles.
(d) Douglas.

2. What is it called when a crew turns against its captain?
(a) Treason.
(b) Rude.
(c) Infiltration.
(d) Mutiny.

3. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?
(a) Marquesas.
(b) Keys.
(c) Mariana.
(d) Canary.

4. The author talks about his encounter with various people, including those involved in which war?
(a) French-Indian.
(b) Spanish-American.
(c) Revolutionary.
(d) Civil.

5. Slocum came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:
(a) Torn hull.
(b) Inability.
(c) Changing currents.
(d) Ice.

Short Answer Questions

1. It was common to use a piece of ____ stuck in a door latch to detect intruders.

2. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?

3. How long had it been since the king had lived up to his title?

4. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.

5. How many female students accompanied the teachers?

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