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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slocum was offered a job aboard the experimental gunboat called:
(a) Victory.
(b) Harbinger.
(c) Sluice.
(d) Destroyer.

2. What was the name of the bay that was located nearby?
(a) Fundy.
(b) Prince Edward.
(c) Victoria.
(d) Worley.

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

4. Slocum referred to which famous Pilgrim?
(a) Cook.
(b) Brewster.
(c) Standish.
(d) Bradford.

5. Which is not listed as being one of the authors read by Slocum?
(a) Cervantes.
(b) Defoe.
(c) Stevenson.
(d) Hemingway.

6. Where was Slocum when he encountered another captain?
(a) Cape Cod.
(b) Cape May.
(c) Cape Horn.
(d) Cape Forward.

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

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

9. After leaving Port Tamar, Slocum guided the Spray to which location?
(a) Cape George.
(b) Cape Hatteras.
(c) Cape of Good Hope.
(d) Cape Pillar.

10. Slocum would eventually follow the route of which famous explorer?
(a) Columbus.
(b) Erikson.
(c) Vespucci.
(d) Magellan.

11. In what year was Slocum born?
(a) 1829.
(b) 1850.
(c) 1861.
(d) 1844.

12. What is a williwaw?
(a) Sail.
(b) Wind.
(c) Bird.
(d) Rain coat.

13. What is the name of Joshua Slocum's sister?
(a) Nancy.
(b) Naomi.
(c) Nonie.
(d) Natalie.

14. What is the name of the ship Slocum passed early on in the voyage?
(a) Olympia.
(b) Destiny.
(c) Windswept.
(d) Magnolia.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift did the captain present to Slocum?

2. What was the name of the captain who went on the trip with Slocum?

3. On what date did Slocum leave Port Tamar?

4. What group of islands did Slocum reach in July?

5. What group of Indians chased the Spray in the Bay?

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