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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Slocum had a difficult time adapting to the customs of which island?
(a) Guam.
(b) Samoa.
(c) Marquesas.
(d) Peleliu.

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

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

5. On what date did the Spray reach Port Denison?
(a) October 3.
(b) March 16.
(c) May 26.
(d) July 27.

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

7. Slocum was happy to meet another American who worked as a ______.
(a) Pearl diver.
(b) Fishing boat guide.
(c) Salvage wrecker.
(d) Harbor master.

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

9. How many female students accompanied the teachers?
(a) 63.
(b) 108.
(c) 97.
(d) 82.

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

11. Slocum left the island and prepared to sail to which country?
(a) South Africa.
(b) New Zealand.
(c) Tasmania.
(d) Australia.

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

13. Who was Slocum's special guest?
(a) King of the islands.
(b) Captain Howard.
(c) Mrs. Stevenson.
(d) John Slocum.

14. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?
(a) Main cove.
(b) Snug Bay.
(c) Opera House.
(d) Governor's mansion.

15. What was the fattest animal on the island?
(a) Cat.
(b) Goat.
(c) Dog.
(d) Pig.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who accompanied Slocum on this part of the voyage?

2. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?

3. What was the name of the nearby town?

4. The author states that the Pacific is more ______ than any other ocean.

5. While on Keeling Cocos, Slocum took the time to do what to the Spray?

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