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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?
(a) Tern.
(b) Lark.
(c) Finch.
(d) Sparrow.

3. What type of crew member did Slocum get just before sailing onward?
(a) First Mate.
(b) Engineer.
(c) Navigator.
(d) Ensign.

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

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

6. What was the name of the college the teachers represented?
(a) Tarawa.
(b) Papauta.
(c) Harvard.
(d) New Guinea.

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

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

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

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

11. The town would eventually become known as the site of a ______.
(a) Mining town.
(b) Health resort.
(c) Shipyard.
(d) Tourist trap.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Slocum docked in which port?

2. Slocum was bound to stay on the island as the only _____ representative.

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

4. What is the name of the king's daughter?

5. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?

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