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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Slocum came across a shipwreck which he believed to be caused by which of the following:
(a) Torn hull.
(b) Changing currents.
(c) Inability.
(d) Ice.

2. Slocum docked in which port?
(a) Sydney.
(b) Capetown.
(c) Auckland.
(d) Victoria.

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

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

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

6. The king was often referred to as the King of ______.
(a) Cannibals.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Peace.
(d) The Great Spirit.

7. What is the name of the king's daughter?
(a) Philippina.
(b) Manuela.
(c) Tara-Vina.
(d) Faamu-Sami.

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

9. What was the first name of the late princess?
(a) Anne.
(b) Beatrix.
(c) Susan.
(d) Margaret.

10. How long did Slocum stay in that particular port?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 2 weeks.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 8 days.

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

12. Slocum was surprised to receive a ____ pound note from a woman who felt sympathy for the sailor.
(a) 10.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

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

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

15. What gift did Slocum receive from Foy?
(a) Sextant.
(b) Food supplies.
(c) Coins.
(d) Sails.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what date did the Spray reach Port Denison?

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

4. The man routinely preached about ______.

5. The people of the island were pleased to see the Spray and in her honor built a ____.

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