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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
(a) Hoa Lu.
(b) Malietoa.
(c) Kempegowda.
(d) Tamatoa.

2. In what city did the captain live?
(a) Annapolis.
(b) Richmond.
(c) Fairhaven.
(d) Kennebunc.

3. Who was Slocum's special guest?
(a) John Slocum.
(b) Captain Howard.
(c) King of the islands.
(d) Mrs. Stevenson.

4. What is the name of the famous ghost ship said to be sailing around the Cape of Good Hope?
(a) Scotsman.
(b) SS Watertown.
(c) Flying Dutchman.
(d) Mary Celeste.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.

2. What word did Slocum use to describe Keeling Cocos?

3. What was the name of the residence of that particular guest?

4. What is the name of the province where Slocum was born?

5. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.

(see the answer key)

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