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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who accompanied Slocum on this part of the voyage?
(a) Morton.
(b) Young.
(c) Foy.
(d) Black.

4. Slocum talks about the unusual "rain of ____."
(a) Death.
(b) Fear.
(c) Blood.
(d) Sand.

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

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

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

8. How long had it been since the king had lived up to his title?
(a) 75 years.
(b) 50 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 25 years.

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

10. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.
(a) American.
(b) Seafaring.
(c) Male.
(d) Adventuresome.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of celebration did Slocum attend?

2. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.

3. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.

4. The king was often referred to as the King of ______.

5. What is the "Pilot of Keeling Cocos?"

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