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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. While Slocum was in the port, he had the opportunity to meet Mr. A. _____, father of the late princess of Manua.
(a) Burt.
(b) Jacks.
(c) Young.
(d) Brown.

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

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

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

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

7. Who was the man who waxed poetic about Slocum's journey?
(a) Davidson.
(b) Cook.
(c) Myles.
(d) Douglas.

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

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

10. All visitors to _____ are required to be examined by a doctor.
(a) St. Thomas.
(b) Java.
(c) Mauritius.
(d) Tarawa.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of bird greeted Slocum as he approached Keeling Cocos?

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

3. What was the name of the king Slocum met while in Apia?

4. Which of the following is the religious figure mentioned in the text?

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

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