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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.
(a) Bandstand.
(b) Dock.
(c) Dais.
(d) Replica.

2. What item was named after Slocum?
(a) Flower.
(b) Star.
(c) Ship.
(d) Port.

3. Slocum was thrilled to know that he was in the same area that had been inhabited by which of the following?
(a) Robinson Crusoe.
(b) Swiss Family Robinson.
(c) Dr. Livingston.
(d) The Howells.

4. The man routinely preached about ______.
(a) The Antichrist.
(b) Redemption.
(c) Sin.
(d) Sloth.

5. How many wise men approached Slocum hoping to learn that the world was really flat?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

6. The trip would take Slocum to which famous island?
(a) Easter.
(b) Tahiti.
(c) Hawaii.
(d) Christmas.

7. Who interviewed Slocum when he reached South Africa?
(a) Stevenson.
(b) Stanley.
(c) Livingston.
(d) Defoe.

8. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.
(a) Health resort.
(b) Tourist trap.
(c) Shipyard.
(d) Mining town.

9. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"
(a) Bird.
(b) Lighthouse.
(c) Cove.
(d) Reef.

10. What was the name of the residence of that particular guest?
(a) Valhalla.
(b) Vinca.
(c) Valmont.
(d) Vailima.

11. Slocum discusses his trip to which island named after a day of the week?
(a) Friday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Tuesday.

12. Slocum says that he had _____ to keep him company.
(a) Bible.
(b) Coral reefs.
(c) Dolphins.
(d) Birds.

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

14. What treat did Slocum share with the island children?
(a) Sourballs.
(b) Blackberry jam.
(c) Cake.
(d) Gum.

15. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?
(a) Finch.
(b) Sparrow.
(c) Lark.
(d) Tern.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which part of Australia is Port Denison located?

2. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.

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

4. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?

5. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?

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