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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. What gift did the islanders give to Slocum?
(a) Antique coins.
(b) Potbellied pig.
(c) Rain coat.
(d) Loom.

8. Which of the following occupations does not apply to Slocum's new admirer?
(a) Warden.
(b) Commissioner.
(c) Harbor master.
(d) Governor.

9. How long did Slocum stay at St. Kilda?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 5 weeks.
(d) 2 months.

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

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

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

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

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

15. Who attempted to calm the people about Slocum's presence?
(a) King.
(b) Harbor Master.
(c) Governor.
(d) Commissioner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the college the teachers represented?

2. How long had it been since the king had lived up to his title?

3. What common item was the real cause of the rain?

4. What was the name of the residence of that particular guest?

5. What was the name of the nearby town?

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