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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At first the children thought the treat was:
(a) A strange rock.
(b) Coal tar.
(c) Building material.
(d) Whale blubber.

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

3. After leaving the island, Slocum directed the Spray to which area?
(a) Southern Cross.
(b) West Indies.
(c) Northern Star.
(d) East Asia.

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

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

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

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

8. According to a quote on page 221, Slocum refers to the islanders as being as _______ as possible.
(a) Charming.
(b) Loathesome.
(c) Beatific.
(d) Sinless.

9. Slocum was pleased to introduce the islanders to which of the following:
(a) Weaving.
(b) Chess.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Shipbuilding.

10. How did Slocum feel when he was introduced by the admirer?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Embarrassed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Proud.

11. While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray?
(a) Repair.
(b) Overhaul.
(c) Reorganize.
(d) Paint.

12. Which ocean was Slocum prepared to traverse at this point?
(a) Indian.
(b) Atlantic.
(c) Arctic.
(d) Pacific.

13. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?
(a) Hoa Lu.
(b) Malietoa.
(c) Kempegowda.
(d) Tamatoa.

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

15. What word did Slocum use to describe Keeling Cocos?
(a) Impoverished.
(b) Blissful.
(c) Wretched.
(d) Paradise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group of islands was next on Slocum's route?

2. What is the name of the king's daughter?

3. Slocum also taught the islanders about which of the following:

4. How long did Slocum stay in that particular port?

5. Which of the following occupations does not apply to Slocum's new admirer?

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