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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once again Slocum was chased by savages. This time they were on the water in ___ canoes.
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 6.

2. What was the name of Slocum's old adversary?
(a) Defoe.
(b) De Mello.
(c) Van Pelt.
(d) Van Sant.

3. What color are the hills of the next island approached by the Spray?
(a) Green.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Blue.

4. Which of the following is not an adjective used by Slocum to describe his people?
(a) Robust.
(b) Stubborn.
(c) Hearty.
(d) Strong.

5. The boat was how many feet in length?
(a) 43.
(b) 37.
(c) 29.
(d) 48.

6. What was the name of the boat that wrecked shortly before Slocum's arrival?
(a) Parisian.
(b) Roman.
(c) Grecian.
(d) Venetian.

7. Where is Slocum at the beginning of chapter 6?
(a) Rio.
(b) Borneo.
(c) Argentina.
(d) Chile.

8. One of the most interesting landmarks described by Slocum at this point was a place known as Dismal ____ Reach.
(a) Woman.
(b) Famine.
(c) Island.
(d) Carcass.

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

10. The crew gave Slocum a gift of milk and ______.
(a) Wine.
(b) Bread.
(c) Cheese.
(d) Beef.

11. What was the official occupation of John Slocum?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Fisherman.
(c) Blacksmith.
(d) Leather worker.

12. After the encounter, Slocum docks at which location?
(a) Three Sisters Island.
(b) Three Cove Island.
(c) Snug Bay.
(d) Bay of Fundy.

13. Slocum also comments on a natural phenomenon known as a:
(a) Pig foot.
(b) Dog ear.
(c) Gator nose.
(d) Cat's paw.

14. What adjective is used to describe Slocum's friend the captain?
(a) Scattered.
(b) Crotchety.
(c) Doddering.
(d) Seasoned.

15. Just outside of Port Angosto, Slocum was greeted by which of the following:
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Snow.
(c) Island women.
(d) Hail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the capital of the province where the Slocums lived?

2. What was the name of the capital?

3. On what date did the Spray leave Buenos Aires?

4. What is a williwaw?

5. What is bacalhao?

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