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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take to reach the next port?
(a) 21 days.
(b) 43 days.
(c) 36 hours.
(d) 5 weeks.

2. Slocum was asked to pay respects from the king to which publication?
(a) Atlantic Monthly.
(b) Island Traveler.
(c) Missionary Review.
(d) Life.

3. What was the name of the college the teachers represented?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Papauta.
(c) New Guinea.
(d) Tarawa.

4. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?
(a) Marquesas.
(b) Mariana.
(c) Canary.
(d) Keys.

5. What was the title of Foy?
(a) King.
(b) Admiral.
(c) Commodore.
(d) Captain.

6. Which of the following is not one of the islands described by Slocum at this part in the journey?
(a) Home.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Booby.
(d) Easter.

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

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

9. Who attempted to calm the people about Slocum's presence?
(a) Governor.
(b) Harbor Master.
(c) King.
(d) Commissioner.

10. Slocum also taught the islanders about which of the following:
(a) Communism.
(b) Judaism.
(c) Socialism.
(d) Capitalism.

11. What was the name of the nearby town?
(a) Bombay.
(b) Lancaster.
(c) Perth.
(d) Bowen.

12. Which of the following is the religious figure mentioned in the text?
(a) Abbe.
(b) Monsignor.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Pastor.

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

14. How many head teachers were greeted by Slocum?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 1.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the fattest animal on the island?

2. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?

3. All visitors to _____ are required to be examined by a doctor.

4. After leaving the island, Slocum directed the Spray to which area?

5. The trip would take Slocum to which famous island?

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