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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. The Queen on Thursday Island was celebrating her 22nd ____ Jubilee.
(a) Diamond.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

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

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

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

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

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

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

15. What common item was the real cause of the rain?
(a) Coral reefs.
(b) Bricks.
(c) Mist.
(d) Tides.

Short Answer Questions

1. The item built by the islanders was placed in which location?

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

3. What was the name of the nearby town?

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

5. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?

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