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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which legendary captain is the topic of a lecture delivered by Slocum?
(a) Vasquez.
(b) Bligh.
(c) Cook.
(d) Magellan.

2. What type of boats were mentioned by Slocum at this point?
(a) Yachts.
(b) Gunboats.
(c) Cruise ships.
(d) Aircraft carriers.

3. Slocum was able to right his course once again and was pleased to log approximately ___ miles per day.
(a) 40.
(b) 25.
(c) 30.
(d) 20.

4. How many miles is it from Durban to Table Bay?
(a) 500.
(b) 300.
(c) 1200.
(d) 800.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the fattest animal on the island?

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

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

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

5. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?

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